26/11/12 Government of Rwanda (Kigali) – Central Africa: President Kagame and Denis-Sassou-N'guesso Commend ICGLR Decisions On DRC Crisis

President Sassou-N'guesso
is in Rwanda on a two-day working visit at the invitation of President Kagame
during which the two heads of state discussed bilateral, regional and
international issues, and expressed satisfaction with the strengthened
political and cooperation ties between Rwanda and the Republic of Congo.

 

The heads of state
discussed at length the ongoing crisis in Eastern DRC and welcomed the
comprehensive resolutions of the ICGLR summit in Kampala. They called upon the Government of
the DRC and the M23 to commit to implementing the Kampala decisions as these represented an
important opportunity to resolve the conflict.

 

They also noted the
importance of correctly assessing and understanding the real nature of the
various armed groups in the DRC so that appropriate solutions are found for
each.

 

President Sassou-N'guesso
noted the value of the discussions and breakthrough held earlier this week
between Presidents Kagame, Museveni and Kabila and said it represented an
effective framework for building confidence between the DRC and its immediate
neighbours.

 

President Sassou-N'guesso
thanked his Rwandan counterpart for the hospitality and meaningful discussions
and said this visit to Rwanda
was an important opportunity to further strengthen the relationship between Rwanda and Congo.