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Phuong Tra Nguyen

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2021-01-21

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1. “We expect to see a greater role played by the Government, FARC, the National Reintegration Council, together with the United Nations, regional and international organizations, in developing a joint strategy for strengthened socioeconomic development, which lays out concrete measures to assist former combatants in attaining sustainable livelihoods. Last but not least, we would like to commend and reiterate our support for the unceasing work of the United Nations Verification Mission and the United Nations country team in contributing to the process of peace, security, unity and development in Colombia.”

   2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source

2. “Thirdly, reintegration is a long-term process, requiring patience, political will and practical steps. We take note of the efforts undertaken by the Government of Colombia and the progress achieved so far in the socioeconomic and political fields. That process should continue to be implemented in a comprehensive manner to be politically and socioeconomically sustainable. Therefore, we emphasize the need for further measures to promote economic and inclusive development, social cohesion, rural development, housing and education access, job creation and so forth. The development plans of the country need to take into account the particular needs of its communities.”

   2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source

3. “Secondly, with regard to security, according to the Government of Colombia, illegal organized armed groups are the greatest perpetrators, with nearly 77 per cent of the attacks against former combatants and social leaders. They have also targeted their influence in conflict-affected areas where most of the crimes are against civilians. In that connection, we urge the National Commission on Security Guarantees to adopt the necessary policies to dismantle those organizations and to strengthen the investigation and the application of justice. We call upon the relevant parties to make full use of the security guarantees mechanisms provided for under the final peace agreement to protect civilians, especially women and children, in conflict-affected areas.”

   2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source

4. “We, however, remain concerned that the terms of the agreement have not been fully implemented, and as a result, among others, the reintegration process is still facing multiple challenges. In that regard, we would like to stress the following points: First, we call on all relevant parties to engage in constructive dialogue to address various challenges and differences in the peace process, especially through the mechanisms established by the agreement. The year 2021 plays a very important role for Colombia, especially in terms of preparations for the 2022 elections. Every effort should be made to create the most favourable conditions for the organization of and participation in the elections. The United Nations and the international community should support Colombia’s efforts towards that end.”

   2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source

5. “I would like to warmly welcome Her Excellency Claudia Blum de Barberi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, to this meeting. I thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, for his informative briefing. It is encouraging to witness the positive and remarkable developments in Colombia since the conclusion of the final peace agreement in 2016. Violent incidents have decreased significantly while the reintegration process has expanded at all levels. The Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común (FARC) and other relevant parties have had more opportunities to participate in the political life of the country. The Government has made great efforts to promote socioeconomic developments, including a comprehensive rural reform.”

   2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source