英闻天下——123 FARC Demands Agrarian Reform in Peace Talks

 　　Colombian rebel leaders have demanded the presence of the nation's top agriculture official to discuss the issue of agrarian¹ reform at ongoing² peace talks in Havana.

 

　　The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) negotiator Jesus Santrich:

 

　　"For this momentous³ topic, the FARC call on Agriculture Minister Juan Camilo Restrepo to come to the talks in Havana to support the project and tell us if it takes into account conclusions that contain possible arrangements for the establishment of a stable and lasting⁴ peace."

 

　　FARC rebels have issued a 10-point proposal for rural development that included its traditional demands for land reform and aid for the rural poor, limits to foreign use of land and respect for the environment and indigenous⁵ peoples.

 

　　In addition, topics on the agenda for the peace talks include the FARC's involvement in the illicit⁶ drug trade, the political and legal future of the group and restitution⁷ for war victims.

 

　　The new round of talks resumed Monday in Havana.

1 agrarian   

adj.土地的，农村的，农业的

参考例句：

• People are leaving an agrarian way of life to go to the city.人们正在放弃农业生活方式而转向城市。
• This was a feature of agrarian development in Britain.这是大不列颠土地所有制发展的一个特征。

2 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

3 momentous   

adj.重要的，重大的

参考例句：

• I am deeply honoured to be invited to this momentous occasion.能应邀出席如此重要的场合，我深感荣幸。
• The momentous news was that war had begun.重大的新闻是战争已经开始。

4 lasting   

adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持

参考例句：

• The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
• We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。

5 indigenous   

adj.土产的，土生土长的，本地的

参考例句：

• Each country has its own indigenous cultural tradition.每个国家都有自己本土的文化传统。
• Indians were the indigenous inhabitants of America.印第安人是美洲的土著居民。

6 illicit   

adj.非法的，禁止的，不正当的

参考例句：

• He had an illicit association with Jane.他和简曾有过不正当关系。
• Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30% this year.今年违禁药品的扣押增长了30%。

7 restitution   

n.赔偿；恢复原状

参考例句：

• It's only fair that those who do the damage should make restitution.损坏东西的人应负责赔偿，这是再公平不过的了。
• The victims are demanding full restitution.受害人要求全额赔偿。