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<p>The UK will continue to support Colombia in its search for peace. This includes
working closely with the Colombian mission to the UN and other partners in the UN
Security Council, where the UK secured unanimous support for two Resolutions on the
peace process</p><p><br>We have previously provided diplomatic, financial and technical
assistance to peace-building, including advice from our experience in Northern Ireland
and elsewhere. Since 2015, we have spent almost £10m through our Conflict, Stabilisation
and Security Fund supporting post-conflict planning, security transition and justice
reform. This includes £4.2m to the UN Post-Conflict Trust Fund, as well as supporting
the Organisation of American States monitoring mission on independent monitoring of
conflict areas.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs,
my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson) congratulated
President Santos following the award of the Nobel Peace Prize recognising the President's
efforts to achieve peace for all Colombians. The upcoming State Visit of President
Santos to the UK is an opportunity to advance our cooperation.</p>
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