"UNITED NATIONS VERIFICATION MISSION IN COLOMBIA - UNVMC"

The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, said, “I am confident that, with the commitment of the parties, 2023 can bring decisive progress to deliver much-needed security and development opportunities for communities in conflict-affected regions.” UNIFEED

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, told the Security Council that Colombia “is experiencing a period of renewed expectation as a result of the bold, total peace approach advanced by President Gustavo Petro.” UNIFEED

Briefing the Security Council, the Special Representative for the Secretary-General in Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, said that while there are reasons for encouragement, “violence continues against communities, leaders and former combatants” and called for their security to be guaranteed through the Peace Agreement. UNIFEED

The President of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez, told the Security Council on Tuesday that his country “wants to continue its transition to a peace with legality.” UNIFEED

The Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), Carlos Ruiz Massieu told Member States that it is important to carry forward the momentum provided by the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Peace Agreement in order to consolidate peace. UNIFEED

Upcoming elections offer historic opportunity to widen Colombia’s democracy, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, unanimously adopting resolution 2603 (2021).

Informal comments to the media by Marta Lucía Ramírez, Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia, on the situation in Colombia Venezuela, following the Security Council's 8879th meeting.

The Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, said, "Preserving what has been achieved, making headway on the outstanding tasks, and overcoming the challenges of implementation will hinge to a great extent on the parties' ability to implement each and every element" of the peace agreement. UNIFEED

Mixed security picture in Colombia ahead of peace agreement’s fifth anniversary, senior officials, civil society leaders tell Security Council.