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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 November 2012

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Questions (36)

Finian McGrath

Question:

36. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support the developing peace process in Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48862/12]

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The start last month in Norway of peace negotiations between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is a positive development that I warmly welcome. The next round of the negotiations will take place in Cuba. This peace process represents an important opportunity to bring an end to the long conflict that has caused much suffering in Colombia and to provide the people of that country with the peace and stability that they deserve. We in Ireland understand very well the challenges, the opportunities and the imperative of peace building. We appreciate the responsibility that rests on the parties to these negotiations and wish them success in their important work. We also support the Governments of Cuba and Norway that are, on the request of both parties, acting as facilitators to this process. If invited, we are ready within available means to assist the parties to the talks and the facilitators, particularly as regards advice on the lessons learned from our own peace process.

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