Brussels, 4 March 2003 - Dr. Javier
Solana, High Representative of the European Union for the Common Foreign
and Security Policy, today met Mr. James Lemoyne, UNSG Special Adviser
for Colombia.
During the meeting, they had an in-depth
discussion about the evolution of the Colombian conflict and the current
efforts deployed to facilitate a new peace process between the Government
and the guerrilla groups.
The High Representative reiterated the EU's full support for the good offices that the UN is carrying out with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ('FARC') as requested by President Uribe. They agreed on the need for the EU and the UN to support the democratic State and the legitimate government of Colombia, which is facing enormous threats and to work closely together to achieve a peaceful solution to the Colombian conflict.