SOUTHERN African Development Community (SADC) has asked the international community to continually support efforts to restore peace, security and political stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Speaking at the official opening of SADC
liaison offices in DRC, Executive Secretary, Dr Stagomena Tax said the
office will reinforce SADC support to member states and the organisation
efforts in bringing out lasting peace and political stability in the
DRC.
She asked all stakeholders in the DRC to
refrain from violence and find amicable ways of resolving their
differences and create conducive environment for peaceful, free and
credible elections in December 2018.
“In recognising the efforts undertaken
by the DRC and with a view to enhance our support to DRC, SADC decided
to be closer to stakeholders in the DRC by among others, setting up a
liaison office here,” she said. She added that the office will ensure
SADC’s presence on the ground and continued support and engagement with
stakeholders.
She said among other things, the office
will facilitate consultations with the DRC government, political and
other key stakeholders in the DRC, consultation with the government to
identify specific areas where SADC support is required to enhance
political stability and sustained peace and security in the DRC.
The office will ensure consultation with
the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) and other
electoral stakeholders support with a view to providing technical and
logistical support as will be required in the preparations and conduct
of the forthcoming elections.
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