Tunis: Tunisia on Monday hailed the mediation, role, and sponsorship of the negotiations between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement in Doha.
According to a statement from the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tunisia expressed its satisfaction with the signing of the Declaration of Principles to begin direct negotiations between the two sides under the State of Qatar's kind sponsorship and constructive efforts.
The statement expressed Tunisia's hope that this agreement will lead to confidence-building measures between the two sides to end this protracted conflict in the DRC, preserving its unity and sovereignty and strengthening the foundations of security and stability throughout the African continent.
The State of Qatar hosted last Saturday in Doha the signing ceremony of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, in a step considered a significant development in efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the eastern region of the Congo.
The signing of the declaration is the result of diplomatic efforts made by the State of Qatar over the past months, during which it worked to create a conducive environment for constructive dialogue between both parties, in preparation for reaching a peaceful solution to the protracted conflict in the region.
