Colombia’s embassy in Norway: Peace prize is recognition for efforts underway

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The Peace Prize to President Juan Manuel Santos is a recognition of the president and the Colombian people’s will for peace and an encouragement to continue the peace process. Colombia’s ambassador to Norway, Alvaro Sandoval said to news agency NTB. He emphasized that he is not authorized to speak about the peace process, but he expresses his gratitude to the Nobel Committee for the award.

– The price is a message of hope for the Colombian people and a recognition to the president for his willingness to work for peace, said Sandoval.

 

Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today

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