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Colombian Peace Process

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (98)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

98. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and the international community continue to encourage the Colombian peace process with particular reference to ensuring that all sides remain committed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1784/14]

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I strongly support the Colombian peace process and hope that ongoing negotiations will bring an end to the long conflict there which has caused much suffering.

During the course of 2013, negotiators reached agreement on the land reform and political participation elements of their discussions and I commend them for the progress that they have secured.

In November 2013, the Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon also welcomed progress achieved and wished the delegations further success in reaching agreement on the remaining items on their agenda.

The peace process is also supported by the European Union and the wider international community. The European Union has made clear its readiness to provide support for activities in Colombia that promote peace, truth, justice, reparation and reconciliation. Ireland fully supports this approach.

I wish the parties to the negotiations success in reaching agreement on the other important items remaining on their agenda, so that a final comprehensive peace agreement can be secured as soon as possible. Ireland will continue to follow closely developments on the talks underway, and to support a negotiated solution to the conflict in Colombia.

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