UNITED NATIONS, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday reiterated its full support for the peace process in Colombia.
"The members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia. They agreed with the secretary-general's assessment that the peace process stands today at a critical juncture," said a UNSC statement.
They "acknowledged the very significant challenges involved in overcoming the legacy of five decades of conflict, and stressed the importance of building on achievements so far to ensure that the process remains a success," the statement said.
In the meantime, they reiterated their concern about the current pace of the reincorporation process, and the killing of former FARC-EP (the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army) members.
The UNSC members "stressed the importance of swift action on the ground, including, in this regard, through the 'Action Plan for the Protection of Social and Community Leaders, Human Rights Defenders, and Journalists,'" said the statement.
The UNSC members also "reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with Colombia to progress in implementation of the Peace Agreement in order to secure a lasting peace," the statement said.
