Colombia Peace Accord

Start Date: Friday, November 11, 2016

Last Modified: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

End Date: Friday, December 31, 9999

Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 12, 2016


I want to congratulate the government and people of Colombia on achieving a revised peace agreement. President Santos and his negotiating team, those from the "No" campaign, and other important sectors of Colombian society deserve credit for engaging in a far reaching and respectful national dialogue following the plebiscite. This agreement has the benefit of many hours of discussion between supporters and critics of the original Peace Accords. After 52 years of war, no peace agreement can satisfy everyone in every detail. But this agreement constitutes an important step forward on Colombia’s path to a just and durable peace. The United States, in coordination with the Government of Colombia, will continue to support full implementation of the final peace agreement.

.

John Kerry

Washington, DC

Colombia Peace Accord

11/12/16

Roles:

Everyone: All Users