Communiqué of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

The Bolivarian Government of Venezuela, its President and its people, welcome the good will action of the announcement issued by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), regarding the release of the Colombian hostages Gloria Polanco de Lozada, Luis Eladio Pérez and Orlando Beltrán Cuellar.

The Venezuelan government expresses its gratitude for being considered, one more time, as a reliable and respected mediator to go ahead with such important issue for our compatriots Gloria, Luis, Orlando and their closest
relatives and for the Colombian society as a whole.

Venezuela really appreciates the fact that the FARC keeps motivated to reach a humanitarian agreement, which represents a firm and decisive step towards peace in Colombia and in the entire region.

The revolutionary government of Venezuela expresses one more time its permanent and unrestrictive commitment with peace and it reiterates its willingness to contribute with the construction of the path towards harmony for our Colombian brother country.

Under the command of President Hugo Chávez, our government will advance, from now on, the necessary contacts and actions to reach, in a safe way, this new victory of freedom and peace hope.

The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela urges the Colombian government to contribute with this praiseworthy purpose, and impede any action that the enemies of peace could try, risking the release operation, and at the same time, hostages' lives.

The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela sends a warm and brotherhood regards to all the Colombian people and it reiterates that, beyond the fierce campaign spread by media and economic powers which get money by death, the Venezuelan people's hand is still available to go along
with you in any circumstance towards peace way and union.

The guide of ideals of our common father, Libertador Simón Bolívar, is the light that guides all our actions.

'Peace will be my harbor, my glory, my hope, my happiness and whatever is needed in the world.' Simón Bolívar June 10, 1820.