Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Thursday, 20 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Colombia: Peace Negotiations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support the Colombian Government with potential peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Answer: To date, we have spent over £77 million through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) to support the implementation of the Peace Agreement in Colombia. Our funding is supporting the Colombian Government's rural development and reintegration programmes, transitional justice mechanisms, and strengthening the security and participation of the communities in conflict-affected areas. As penholder at the UN Security Council, we will continue to support the Colombian Government's efforts to expand the scope of peace in Colombia through dialogue and through comprehensive implementation of the Final Peace Agreement.

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