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The Committee notes the Government’s report on the application of the Convention for the period from 1 July 2004 to 31 August 2006, containing its replies to the Committee’s previous comments and forwarding a copy of resolution No. 004283 of the Ministry of Social Protection. The Committee also notes the Government’s replies received on 16 February 2006 to the comments made by the Confederation of Workers of Colombia (CTC), received by the ILO on 31 August 2005 and relating to freedom of association. The Committee refers in this respect to the Tripartite Agreement concluded by the delegation of Colombia to the 95th Session of the International Labour Conference in June 2006, the objectives of which include shedding light on violations of the freedom and life of workers and trade union leaders, giving new impetus to the ILO’s principles with a view to giving effect to fundamental labour rights and affirming the implementation of ILO policies with emphasis on concerted action, social dialogue, collective bargaining and the right of association. The Committee expresses the firm hope that this agreement will contribute to achieving the objectives established and requests the Government to keep the ILO informed of any development in relation to the application of the Convention.

The Committee is addressing a request directly to the Government on certain matters.