Norway’s engagement in peace work – by country
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The Venezuelan Negotiation Process
In 2021, the Venezuelan government and opposition initiated negotiations on a comprehensive solution to the crisis in the country.
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The peace process in Colombia
Norway is a guarantor country for Colombia’s two peace processes – the implementation of the five-year-old agreement with Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) and the negotiation process with Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), which remains stalled.
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Philippine peace talks
The armed conflict between the Philippine authorities and the communist movement NDFP has lasted for over 50 years. The parties have repeatedly tried to reach a peace agreement.
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Israel – Palestine: A negotiated two-state solution
Norway’s long-term engagement seeks to advance a negotiated two-state solution, with two states, Israel and Palestine, existing side by side in peace and security within secure and internationally recognised borders. It is Norway’s position that only a negotiated two-state solution can bring about lasting peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.