. >> reporter: the release of general ruben satar is the potential trigger for the peace talks to resume. after two weeks in the hands of f.a.r.c. rebels in the jungle, the general and two other officials were handed over to the international red cross. >> it was very emotional, when the colleagues found these people. they were looking forward to meeting the relatives. it was very emotional moment. because of the process - the peace process, as well as on this fact, on this release. >> he was abducted in this village, the highest ranking officer captured in 50 years of conflict. the president immediately suspended the talks. but in a statement on sunday, he said the quick release restored the right climate for the negotiations. nonetheless, f.a.r.c. representative in havana said resuming the dialogue may not be automatic. >> we invite president santos, with his heart in his hand, to consider that we cannot continue the style of peace in the middle of the war. it's time for a bilateral ceasefire, for armour cities, so no incident in the battlefield justifies interrupting a beautiful proce