LONDON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday said Britain will donate about $40 million for security and rebel conflict efforts during a state visit to London.
Santos arrived in London on Monday and was greeted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Santos met with British Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street to discuss topics including Britain's upcoming departure from the European Union and the Colombian conflict with the FARC and ELN rebel groups.
"Donation from U.K. ... a great contribution to fronts such as security and post-conflict. Immense gratitude," Santos said in a statement on Wednesday.
Santos won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end Colombia's 52-year conflict with FARC, formally called the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
The FARC and ELN, or National Liberation Army, rebel groups are both separately attempting to establish a peace deal with Santos' administration that would end decades of insurgency.
More than 220,000 people have died and about 5 million have been internally displaced due to the Colombian conflict primarily attributed to FARC since its founding in 1964.
Colombian and British officials also signed a scientific agreement that seeks to strengthen cooperation in exploration and biodiversity, Santos said.
