Speeches and Statements

Remarks of Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to the Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial-level meeting on Colombia 13 April 2022 Thank you, Madam President, for this opportunity to…

Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, SRSG and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia Security Council Meeting 20 January 2022 Thank you, Madam President, Thank you for the opportunity to present the latest report of the…

Thank you, Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to present the latest report of the Secretary-General on Colombia and to update you on important developments since the issuance of the report. It is a pleasure, Mr…

New York, 16 July 2021. The Members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia and reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with Colombia to support…

Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to present to the Council the latest report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia and to inform you of important recent developments. Mr…

Mandate Expanded to Include Monitoring Compliance with Sentences Issued by Special Judicial Body for Crimes Committed during 50-year Conflict The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Verification…

Statement by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia Security Council meeting, 21 April 2021 Mr. President: Thank you for the opportunity to present to you and the Council the latest…

Bogota, 6 April 2021. - In the latest report on the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, which covers the period from 28 December 2020 to 26 March 2021, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, highlights the…

Bogotá, 26 March 2021. The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia condemns the car bomb attack outside the Mayor's offices in Corinto, Cauca, which left dozens of people injured, including municipal officials and…

New York, 28 January, 2021. The Members of the Security Council reiterated their full and unanimous support for the peace process in Colombia, underlining the important achievements made in four years since the signing of the…

Mr. President: Thank you also for the opportunity to present the Secretary-General’s latest report on Colombia, and to brief also the Council on developments since the issuance of the report. I welcome the participation of…

SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu closing remarks From Words to Actions: The experience of the UN Special Political Missions in Colombia on women, peace and security (2016-2020) 20 October 2020 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Let…