This round is part of a thorough, definitive peace building, it was said in a statement.

The Office thanked Mexico for its hospitality, a guarantor country along with Venezuela, Chile, Norway and Brazil.

These talks will continue be attended by UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres, through his Special Representative in Colombia and members of Episcopal Conference.

Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Spain will be present at this 2nd Round of Peace talks as accompanying countries.

“These nations´ and institutions´ presence is a sign of confidence with and continued support for strengthening peace in Colombia,” the communiqué emphasized.

Both sides´ official delegations held an extraordinary meeting, so impasses generated at the end of 2022 were clarified.

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