New York, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday welcomed the announcement by the President of Colombia of the six-month ceasefire with armed groups.
A statement by Guterres’ spokesperson said that the ceasefire is “a development that brings renewed hope for comprehensive peace to the Colombian people as the New Year dawns.”
“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 statement added, noting ” the Secretary-General reaffirms the support of the United Nations to Colombia’s efforts to achieve full and lasting peace.”
Source: Jordan News Agency