The Colombian government Thursday rejected other country’s arrangements made in a bid to seek the release of hostages held by the rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
It is "unacceptable" that other governments seek or make contacts with FARC without Colombia's authorization, Foreign Minister Fernando Araujo said.
"The international community is aware of FARC's terrorist actions, and the damage they has done and how they hide in other countries", Araujo said.
Araujo said he regretted the announcement of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa that he would seek the liberation of FARC's hostages.
"Any kind of activity with FARC must be done with Colombia's authorization. It is unacceptable that any person comes to make unauthorized arrangements because these are inconvenient for our security," Araujo insisted.
Correa has said he would seek for the liberation of former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, who was kidnapped by FARC in 2002.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez also said he would try to re-establish contacts with the FARC rebels in an attempt to free more hostages.
Betancourt's family regretted Araujo's declaration and they affirmed that Ecuador's arrangements have humanitarian aims.
FARC has offered the exchange of 45 hostages for the release of 500 jailed guerillas. The Colombian government rejected the proposal.
Source:Xinhua
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