UN chief hails Colombia peace deal

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday welcomed a deal reached by the Colombian government and the country's largest rebel group to end their armed conflict which lasted for more than five decades.

The secretary-general "warmly congratulates" Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), Timoleon Jimenez, and their negotiating teams in Havana, capital of Cuba, for their hard work and patience, said a statement issued by Ban's spokesman.

Ban "also congratulates the many Colombian organizations and citizens who have contributed to the talks with their proposals and encouragement," the statement said.

The Colombian government and the FARC announced Wednesday that they have reached the final peace agreement to conclude their peace negotiations that have been held since November 2012 in Havana.

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