The French Embassy in Kinshasa, represented by Mr. Bruno Aubert, recently expressed its support for the implementation of the Luanda and Nairobi agreements in the Democratic Republic of Congo. During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba, Mr. Aubert stressed that the Luanda roadmap must be the top priority in the actions to be undertaken.
The French Ambassador also announced France’s participation as an observer at the planned meeting in Goma, which aims to make the pre-cantonment and cantonment process more efficient and visible. Mr. Aubert welcomed the diplomatic efforts undertaken at the regional level and affirmed France’s support for these initiatives.
Military and defense cooperation between France and the DRC was also discussed during the hearing. Mr. Aubert underlined the importance of strengthening the capacity of the DRC to exercise its sovereignty and raised the possibility of extending this cooperation to new areas.
This statement by the French Ambassador underlines France’s continued commitment to the DRC and its willingness to support efforts to resolve the challenges facing the country, particularly in the Eastern region.
It is encouraging to see that the international community is proactively engaging to help the DRC overcome these challenges. The implementation of the Luanda and Nairobi agreements is essential to promote peace and security in the region and facilitate the economic and social development of the country.
France’s participation as an observer in the Goma meeting demonstrates its commitment to supporting regional initiatives aimed at resolving the situation in the DRC. It is important that partner countries continue to actively support the DRC in its efforts to achieve lasting stability and effective governance.
Military and defense cooperation between France and the DRC is a key area of this bilateral relationship. By strengthening the capacities of the DRC, France is helping to strengthen the country’s sovereignty and strengthen its ability to meet the security challenges it faces.
In conclusion, the French Ambassador’s call for the implementation of the Luanda and Nairobi agreements is further proof of France’s commitment to the DRC. By working together, the international community, including France, can help the DRC overcome the challenges it faces and realize its full potential