Vol. 399 No. 12
23 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government intend to take any new initiatives either through the United Nations or the EC to further the peace process in Central America, especially in view of the continuing violence in El Salvador; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
In the effort to establish a lasting and stable peace in Central America the Twelve have been guided by the principle that it is up to the countries of the region themselves to find a solution to the region's problems. The Twelve have consistently given all such efforts their political and practical support. Ireland as one of the Twelve fully supports this approach and we will continue to do so.
The five Central American Presidents at their meeting in Montelimar, Nicaragua on 2-3 April confirmed the continuing validity of all commitments entered into under the Esquipulas peace process and the decision to proceed with negotiations on security, verification and arms control and limitation in the region. The Twelve including Ireland welcomed the result of this meeting and have also expressed their satisfaction at the reactivation of dialogue on national reconciliation in El Salvador and Guatemala.
