{"id":73568,"date":"2016-08-25T18:23:40","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T18:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=f38b90f2518720354c32b3d527850a23"},"modified":"2016-08-25T18:23:40","modified_gmt":"2016-08-25T18:23:40","slug":"press-release-foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-colombian-peace-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=73568","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on the Colombian peace process"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:<\/p>\n

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This is an historic time for Colombia, as it moves forward after more than 50 years of internal conflict, and almost four years of negotiations.<\/p>\n

The UK is proud to have been a longstanding and steadfast partner of Colombia. We shall continue to work with the Colombian government, civil society and business sectors to help ensure that today\u2019s achievement is sustainable.<\/p>\n

Colombia has shown real courage to make such progress. Its citizens can dare to dream of a future that will be better for all.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Notes for editors<\/h3>\n

The internal conflict has claimed over 220,000 lives and left more than 8 million victims.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made in Havana, where peace talks have taken place since 2012. Both the Government of Colombia and the FARC spoke of a more inclusive and democratic Colombia, with opportunities for all including minorities and vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n

The UK has supported Colombia through a variety of diplomatic efforts during the peace process. In January the UK drafted a UNSC Resolution that secured international support for verifying a ceasefire. The UK has also given practical advice based on our peace-building experience in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

Further Information<\/h3>\n