Negotiations launched between Colombian government and rebels with Switzerland serving as guarantor state
Bern, 17.10.2023 - The FDFA welcomes the peace negotiations launched yesterday between the Colombian government and rebel group Estado Mayor Central de las FARC-EP (EMC). As part of its long-standing peace policy work in Colombia, Switzerland has, at the parties' request, taken on an official mandate to serve as guarantor of the negotiations. The mandate is a sign of appreciation for Switzerland's commitment to peace and its diplomatic efforts.