According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hassan said that dialogue is the best way to achieve lasting peace and security in the DRC.
All parties should engage in peace dialogue and mediation to find possible solutions to the situation in the DRC, she said, urging leaders of relevant countries to maintain unity at every step in the pursuit of peace and security in eastern DRC, Xinhua news agency reported. Ruto reiterated calls for the parties in the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and take meaningful steps toward dialogue aimed at restoring stability.
Ruto said that an immediate ceasefire is the only way to create the necessary conditions for constructive dialogue and the implementation of a comprehensive peace agreement.
He reaffirmed the EAC's strong commitment to achieving sustainable peace, development and regional integration, saying that the security of the DRC is crucial not only for the country's stability but also for the prosperity and cohesion of the entire EAC and SADC regions. He called upon all parties to prioritise dialogue, cooperation and, above all, the protection of civilian lives.
Mnangagwa urged summit participants to uphold the principles of transparency, truth and determination in the peace talks aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern DRC, ensuring a lasting solution to the crisis. He also called for the development of a comprehensive strategy to address the long-standing conflict in the DRC, noting that its impact has affected not only the well-being of the country but also the stability of the entire EAC and SADC regions.
