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"Mr President, I would like to thank all those who have participated in this debate. The fundamental problem in the DRC, as many honourable Members have identified, is governance and, of course, we cannot ignore what happened in the last elections. So we have to build what I would describe as a more contractual relationship with the new government in Kinshasa. That means also that we need stronger political dialogue which will be necessary to guide that cooperation.
We also need to keep the humanitarian and security situation in eastern Congo very clearly in mind and to continue to support the dialogue between DRC and Rwanda. The declaration that was made a few days ago is a clear sign that we want to continue to play a constructive role as a regional actor in the Great Lakes. I would also remind honourable Members of the statement that I made on behalf of the EU on 7 June. What I said then was that I was very worried by information that the dynamic between Rwanda and the DRC might be endangered. It is very important that everyone continues their cooperation and makes sure that there is real transparency so that anything that has been done can be investigated.
On the possible support of Rwanda to the rebellion, we take very seriously what the United Nations reports have said about support coming from across the border, so it is important to put an end to any or all support mutinies may receive. It is also important that everyone cooperates to investigate this possibility in all aspects.
I am absolutely convinced that we have to continue to monitor the human rights situation, including gender-based violence, about which honourable Members have spoken. It has to be a priority for the European Union. That means, too, that we need to see regular political dialogue with the DRC authorities and also with civil society. We have got to continue to strengthen the security sector reform so we can ensure that we strengthen the capacity of the state and that means that we impact on crucial sectors. We have to end impunity, end gender-based violence, end the illegal exploitation of natural resources and support the building of governance.
I appreciate the continued support of the Parliament and pay tribute again to the electoral observation mission, but let me be clear that any future support to elections must depend on the credibility of the process, the implementation of recommendations that have been made by the mission, ownership by the government and a profound reform of the electoral system."@en1
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