The United States reaffirms its support for the development of the DRC
From a Radio Okapi interview with Special Envoy Russ Feingold March 9, 2013:
translation from French is a little rough
The United States of America will continue to support development in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said on Sunday, March 9 at Goma Special Envoy of the United States of America in the Great Lakes region, Russ Feingold. He called on other countries in the region to respect the integrity of the DRC.
After the defeat of the rebellion of the M23 in November 2013, the DRC must begin its development, says Russ Feingold:
" My wish is that the people of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to see at least a small improvement, there soon elections successful, transparent and balanced, that the resources of this region are used primarily to people of the region and not to others , "said the U.S. diplomat.
Russ Feingold has ensured that the United States insisted on the unity of the DRC:
" We recognize that eastern Congo is an integral part of the country [...] Our goal is to ensure that the Democratic Republic of Congo to manage and govern the country and the other countries of the region comply with this option. "
Russ Feingold visit this region for the third time since last September. He exchanged with the authorities, civil society and the people of this country. " It is, however Congolese to determine their own fate. We are there to support them , "he has said. During his last visit in January, the U.S. diplomat had reaffirmed his country's support to the DRC in the fight against armed through MONUSCO groups. "It is essential that MONUSCO, in accordance with its mission, stepping up efforts to honor its commitment to conduct operations in support of [fighting] against the FDLR , "stated Russ Feingold.
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