European and Latin American countries urge formalization of peace talks with ELN

European and Latin American countries urge formalization of peace talks with ELN
Posted by Adriaan Alsema on Jun 11, 2015

The European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean states on Thursday urged the Colombian government and rebel group ELN to formalize peace talks “as soon as possible.”

In a joint declaration, the two international organizations said their member states “hope that the formal talks between the Government of Colombia and the ELN will start as soon as possible.”

Talks between the country’s second largest rebel group and the government were announced in June, but have since failed to formalize.

The administration of President Juan Manuel Santos and the ELN have been meeting in an undisclosed location for exploratory talks they hope to formalize and eventually lead to a peace agreement between the parties that have been at war since 1964.

More:
http://colombiareports.com/european-and-latin-american-countries-urge-formalization-of-peace-talks-with-eln/