Agreement on a Peace Dialogues Table

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Country/entity
Colombia
Region
Americas
Agreement name
Agreement on a Peace Dialogues Table
Date
8 Jul 2023
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Colombian Conflict (1964 - ) )
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Government
Peace process
Colombia VI - Government-ELN post-2015 process
Parties
For the National Government
Daniel Rueda Rodriguez
High Commissioner for Peace

For the Central General Staff of the FARC-EP
Andrey Abendano Guevara
Head of the Peace Dialogues Commission of the
Central General Staff of the FARC-EP
Third parties
-
Description
The National Government and the Central General Staff of the FARC-EP declared the initiation of a Peace Dialogue Table to discuss and approve a temporary, national ceasefire. The preliminary phase of the dialogue will involve representatives from the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace, UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the MAPP OEA, the Catholic Church, and the World Council of Churches; they will discuss the protection of communities, civilian population, and adjustments to the ceasefire protocol, among other agenda points. In their joint statement, both parties expressed a strong intention to construct a peace agreement to end the armed confrontation and promote comprehensive, stable, and enduring peace, with an emphasis on social and environmental justice.

Agreement document
CO_230708_Agreement on a Peace Dialogues Table_EN.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
CO_230708_Agreement on a Peace Dialogues Table.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
No specific mention.
Protection measures
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civilians
(i) adjustments to the national bilateral and temporary ceasefire protocol, the protection of communities and the civilian population in general, and implementation of the Oversight, Monitoring and Verification Mechanism at national and local levels; ( Locate in agreement)
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of groups
(i) adjustments to the national bilateral and temporary ceasefire protocol, the protection of communities and the civilian population in general, and implementation of the Oversight, Monitoring and Verification Mechanism at national and local levels; ( Locate in agreement)
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
The parties reaffirm their strong commitment towards the construction of a Peace Agreement that puts an end to the armed confrontation and that fosters the establishment of enduring, inclusive peace characterized by social and environmental justice. ( Locate in agreement)
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
In this preliminary stage, a National Confidence Building and Contingency Resolution Team will be established, made up of representatives of the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP, officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace and representatives from the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the MAPP OAS, the Catholic Church, and the World Council of Churches, with the corresponding security and protection measures. ( Locate in agreement)
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
During the Peace Dialogue Table, the parties will discuss and approve a national bilateral and temporary ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
(i) adjustments to the national bilateral and temporary ceasefire protocol, the protection of communities and the civilian population in general, and implementation of the Oversight, Monitoring and Verification Mechanism at national and local levels; ( Locate in agreement)
The parties reaffirm their strong commitment towards the construction of a Peace Agreement that puts an end to the armed confrontation and that fosters the establishment of enduring, inclusive peace characterized by social and environmental justice. ( Locate in agreement)
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
The National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARCEP announce that they have reached an agreement to engage in a Peace Dialogue Table. ( Locate in agreement)
For this purpose, from today until the installation date, representatives from the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP will begin the preliminary phase of the Peace Dialogue Table, with the permanent presence of officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace and representatives of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the MAPP OAS, the Catholic Church, and the World Council of Churches. ( Locate in agreement)
In this preliminary stage, a National Confidence Building and Contingency Resolution Team will be established, made up of representatives of the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP, officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace and representatives from the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the MAPP OAS, the Catholic Church, and the World Council of Churches, with the corresponding security and protection measures. ( Locate in agreement)
In the upcoming days, the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP will publicly disclose the identities of their delegation members. ( Locate in agreement)
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
For this purpose, from today until the installation date, representatives from the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP will begin the preliminary phase of the Peace Dialogue Table, with the permanent presence of officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace and representatives of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the MAPP OAS, the Catholic Church, and the World Council of Churches. ( Locate in agreement)
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
No specific mention.

JOINT STATEMENT

Caqueta, 8 July 2023

The National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARCEP announce that they have reached an agreement to engage in a Peace Dialogue Table.

During the Peace Dialogue Table, the parties will discuss and approve a national bilateral and temporary ceasefire.

For this purpose, from today until the installation date, representatives from the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP will begin the preliminary phase of the Peace Dialogue Table, with the permanent presence of officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace and representatives of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the MAPP OAS, the Catholic Church, and the World Council of Churches.

During this phase, the parties will discuss:

(i) adjustments to the national bilateral and temporary ceasefire protocol, the protection of communities and the civilian population in general, and implementation of the Oversight, Monitoring and Verification Mechanism at national and local levels;

and (ii) the pre-agenda of the Peace Dialogue Table.

In this preliminary stage, a National Confidence Building and Contingency Resolution Team will be established, made up of representatives of the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP, officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace and representatives from the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, the MAPP OAS, the Catholic Church, and the World Council of Churches, with the corresponding security and protection measures.

The parties reaffirm their strong commitment towards the construction of a Peace Agreement that puts an end to the armed confrontation and that fosters the establishment of enduring, inclusive peace characterized by social and environmental justice.

In the upcoming days, the National Government and the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP will publicly disclose the identities of their delegation members.

National Government

Danilo Rueda Rodríguez

High Commissioner for Peace

Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP

Andrey Abendaño Guevara

Head of the Peace Dialogues Commission of the Estado Mayor Central (Central General Staff) of the FARC-EP