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UN Security Council seeks to cope with security challenges in DR Congo

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on June 25 held an online discussion about rising challenges in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
UN Security Council seeks to cope with security challenges in DR Congo ảnh 1The scene of an attack in Manzalaho village, near Beni, DR Congo, on February 18, 2020. (Photo: AFP)

Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations SecurityCouncil (UNSC) on June 25 held an online discussion about rising challenges inthe eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of theVietnamese mission to the UN, said it is necessary to seek long-term solutionsto instabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He emphasised the role of dialogue and mediationand increasing the role of local authorities.

The implementation of agreements on peace,security and cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo and countriesin the region should be continuously prioritised to jointly addresscross-border security challenges, he suggested.

The same day, the UN Security Council agreed toadopt a resolution extending sanctions against some individuals andorganisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo./.
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