Promotion of the peace process shall be the centerpiece of the internal security program, as a testament to government's commitment to a policy of peace, reconciliation and reunification. Peace is not just the absence of war or conflict, rather it is the sum total of conditions that ensure human and social wellbeing in all its dimensions. This entails winning the hearts and minds of the aggrieved and afflicted while retaining the allegiance of the rest.
A. Goal
While the government's ultimate aim is to win the peace, the goal for the medium term shall be to bring all armed conflict to a permanent and peaceful closure.
B. Objectives
Toward this end, the following objectives shall be met by the end of the Plan period:
1. A negotiated political settlement of armed conflicts; and
2. The causes of armed conflict and other issues that affect the peace process being effectively addressed.
C. Specific Strategies
In pursuit of the abovementioned goal and objectives, two tracks shall be followed, each with its corresponding strategies and programs, as follows: