The military front against the aggression of Rwanda and its M23 auxiliaries will be the last option, after diplomacy, said Saturday the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, during a broadcast on national television.
In this interview, Felix Tshisekedi reaffirmed his confidence in diplomacy as the preferred means of resolving conflicts in eastern DRC. He stressed that his government will continue to exert diplomatic pressure on the Kagame regime in order to find a peaceful solution to the situation.
However, the Congolese president also assured that the Congolese army was ready to act if Rwanda and the M23 did not respect the agreements. He insisted that diplomacy would remain the first option, but military force would be used as a last resort to protect the land of the ancestors and keep the country safe.
This statement reflects the determination of the Congolese government to resolve the conflicts in eastern DRC peacefully, while reserving the possibility of military intervention if necessary. This also demonstrates Félix Tshisekedi’s desire to protect his country’s interests while maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
In conclusion, diplomacy remains the main strategy for conflict resolution, but the military option remains on the table when needed