Democratic Republic of Congo: Armed Conflict
Lords · Question HL4735 · Tabled 5 Feb 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Boateng
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to (1) the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and (2) the African Union, to promote an end to the conflict in eastern DRC.
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 12 Feb 2025
The Foreign Secretary spoke with President Tshisekedi to express his deep concern about M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces' advances and urge a return to peaceful negotiations. I spoke to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) Foreign Minister to emphas...