USG Jean-Pierre Lacroix visited the DRC on February 27, 2025, to discuss the security situation and diplomatic efforts to end violence in North and South Kivu, advocating for the implementation of Resolution 2773.
On February 27, 2025, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, visited Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). His visit involved a meeting with government officials alongside a delegation from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). The agenda of the discussions primarily centered on the pressing security concerns in eastern DRC, particularly in the provinces of North and South Kivu.
In conclusion, the visit of USG Lacroix highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the DRC, emphasizing the urgent need for political and diplomatic initiatives to foster peace in the region. His advocacy for Resolution 2773 underscores the commitment towards safeguarding national integrity and addressing the violence perpetrated by M23 militants.
Original Source: webtv.un.org
