UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomes cease-fire announcement in Colombia

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a six-month cease-fire between the Colombian government and five armed groups

UN Secretary General António Guterres (above) has invited world leaders to a Climate Action Summit on September 23 in New York
UN Secretary General António Guterres
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1 min read Last Updated : Jan 02 2023 | 9:39 AM IST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a six-month cease-fire between the Colombian government and five armed groups.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on New Year's Eve bilateral cease-fire agreements with five rebel groups from January 1 to June 30, 2023, which he said are extendable depending on the progress of negotiations, Xinhua news agency reported.

The cease-fire is a development that brings renewed hope for comprehensive peace to the Colombian people as the New Year dawns, said Stephane Dujarric, Guterres' spokesman, in a statement on Sunday.

"The Secretary-General trusts that adherence to these commitments will reduce violence and the suffering of conflict-affected communities, while helping to build confidence in ongoing dialogues."

The Secretary-General reaffirms the support of the UN to Colombia's efforts to achieve full and lasting peace, said the statement.

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First Published: Jan 02 2023 | 9:39 AM IST

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