As part of the UK’s long-standing support of Colombia’s peace
process, an additional £5 million will be provided through the
Government’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF). This
will increase the UK’s contribution to peace in Colombia to over
£36 million since 2015.
This extra support will include a new £4 million contribution to
the United Nations Trust Fund supporting implementation of the
peace agreement with the FARC. This makes the UK the trust fund’s
largest international donor. £1 million will also be provided to
the Organisation of American States’ Mission to Support the Peace
Process (MAPP OAS), which plays a vital role in peace monitoring
and coordination on the ground.
Sir , Minister for Europe and the
Americas, said:
The UK continues to support implementation of the historic
peace agreement in Colombia. This latest announcement that the
UK will provide an extra £5 million in funding over 2018 to
2019 is an important demonstration of our commitment to
facilitating long-term stability in the country.
This additional funding along with other UK support will help
the new Colombian Government deliver its commitment to
implement the peace agreement by helping to stabilise
vulnerable areas, support victims, assist transitional justice
and accelerate the reintegration of ex-combatants.
Significant progress has been made in the short time since the
signing of the peace agreement in 2016. The FARC has become a
political party and this year’s elections were the safest in a
generation.
However there is considerable work still to be done. Insecurity
and the presence of illegal armed groups remain persistent
challenges, along with attacks against human rights defenders
and increasing deforestation in areas recovering from conflict.
The UK remains steadfast in helping Colombia build a peaceful,
more prosperous future for all its citizens.
