Colombian peace process sets example of ending conflict through talks, says Chinese envoy-Xinhua

UNITED NATIONS, April 12 (Xinhua) — The Colombian peace process has set an example of ending a conflict and building peace through dialogue and negotiation, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun said on Tuesday. China commends the Colombian government and other relevant parties for their efforts in implementing the peace agreement. China welcomes the positive progress over the past five years, he said. Colombia held its congressional elections last month. Special electoral districts in rural conflict-affected areas were established with 16 seats in the House of Representatives. More than 10,000 former combatants have been reintegrated and tens…