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1. “I should, however, stress that the situation in the eastern parat of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region remains quite precarious and will require actions at several levels to sustain the current momentum and to achieve meaningful results. A good way to sustain the current momentum and to ensure that the framework of hope delivers on its promises is to align international actions with emerging positive regional dynamics that reinforce the objectives of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. Angola's current chairmanship of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) offers a good opportunity and holds significant prospects for advancing the cause of peace and stability in the region.”

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2. “The Forces arme'es de la Republique de'mocratique du Congo (FARDC), supported by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and its Force Intervention Brigade, are pursuing its efforts to rid the east of the country of the armed groups. Furthermore, despite numerous challenges, hope for dialogue, trust and regional cooperation - the basis for peace and security - have appeared stronger in the past year. By collaborating on the regional benchmarks and building consensus on the plan of action for the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, countries of the Great Lakes region have been able to show the possibilities of the framework of hope, and that durable peace and security for the region can be within grasp if the current momentum is sustained.”

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3. “Mrs. Robinson: Thank you, Madam President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council today from London and for the strong support the Council has given to efforts to bring durable peace and stability to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. One year after the signing ofthe Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, I remain convinced that it offers the best prospects and hope for security and for the improvement of the living conditions of the people in the region, who continue to bear the brunt of armed violence and aggression. Indeed, in the last year, hope has risen with the defeat of the rebel Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) followed by the conclusion of the Kampala Dialogue Declarations between the parties.”

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4. “However, what is most important for meaningful progress is the immediate implementation of all commitments at the national and regional levels in order to bring about concrete peace dividends and lasting improvements in the lives of the people of the region. I look to the members of the Security Council to continue their strong support to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework and their encouragement to all signatories to fully implement I now invite Council members to informal their commitments. consultations to continue our discussion on the subject.”

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5. “With the platform, I hope to help empower women in the region to ensure effective monitoring and advocacy of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework - at both the regional level and that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - and the implementation of regional and national plans of action, under resolution 1325 (2000), to combat violence against women, support women affected by violence, and ensure women's livelihoods, development and access to clean energy at the local level. Let me conclude by reiterating that the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region is at an important juncture. Almost one year after it was signed, it continues to hold promise for peace and stability in the region.”

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6. “They are also expected to welcome Kenya and the Sudan as new signatories to the Framework. Finally, they will discuss my proposal to hold a private sector investment forum for the Great Lakes region in the first half of the year. On the margins of the Summit, I will launch the Great Lakes women's platform. The launch is planned to take place at the ministerial segment of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.”

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7. “While there, I will have an opportunity to brief the ICGLR member States, most of which are signatories of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, on the plan of action that they would be asked to adopt in a couple of weeks time at regional oversight mechanism meeting in Addis Ababa. I will reiterate to the ministers and Heads of State the message that I have conveyed to the Council today - it is time to tackle the tough decisions that would actually make a difference. In just over two weeks, the regional oversight mechanism will meet for the third time. The meeting will take place on 30 January in Addis Ababa, on the margins of the African Union Summit. The Heads of State are expected to review and adopt the plan of action for the implementation of the regional commitments.”

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8. “As my partner in peace Martin Kobler has indicated, there is worrying evidence that these commitments are not yet being fully implemented by Rwanda and Uganda. Increased dialogue among the leaders of the region also needs take place. In this regard, it is my intention to help establish a mediated dialogue among relevant Governments and stakeholders through which some of the difficult issues can be discussed. It is the concrete implementation of national commitments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and commitments at the regional level that would lead to sustainable peace in the region, and this cannot wait any longer. Following the conclusion of my visit in Kinshasa, I will travel to Luanda tomorrow morning to attend the summit of Heads of State of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”

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9. “The World Bank has agreed to fund several regional projects in support of such efforts. In this regard, I also plan to organize, together with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), a regional private sector investment forum in the first half of 2014. The forum will seek to build on ongoing initiatives to increase opportunities for investment and job creation in the Great Lakes region. Concrete confidence-building steps will have to be taken by the countries of the region, in particular by making sure that none are harbouring individuals responsible for grave human rights Violations, giving any kind of support or assistance to armed groups or interfering in the affairs of a neighbouring country.”

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10. “I have also encouraged the Government to align the roles and responsibilities of the monitoring committee on national consultations with that of the national oversight mechanism to create greater coherence between those structures and avoid possible duplication of efforts. Furthermore, I insisted on the need to closely incorporate civil society into the implementation process of the national commitments, particularly by utilizing the existing consultative mechanism provided as part of the national oversight mechanism. At the regional level, signatory countries must also begin implementing their commitments. It is now the moment to work towards achieving further economic integration, including by agreeing to implement cross- border economic initiatives, which would benefit the entire region.”

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11. “I had a good meeting with Abbot Apollinaire Malu Malu Muholongu and members of the Commission this morning, in which I encouraged more clarity on the electoral timetable and the budgetary provisions. While these commitments are to be implemented under the leadership and ownership of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is clear that the process would require the support of donors who have already expressed their readiness to engage the authorities. During my current visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, I have encouraged the Government to designate as early as possible an interlocutor to interact and work with the international partners, including with a view to developing a mutual accountability mechanism.”

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12. “Another key priority is, as Martin Kobler has said, the swift implementation of an effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme to disarm and reintegrate the former combatants of the M-23, including those who are in Uganda and Rwanda, and all the other fighters who have voluntarily surrendered. A prolonged presence of those ex-combatants in cantonment areas without reintegration could persuade some of them to return to an armed group, so time is of the essence. Should the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo adopt the amnesty law, as is profoundly hoped, the urgency to deal with the DDR caseloads would become more pressing. Furthermore, it would be crucial for the Independent National Electoral Commission to deliver timely and credible local elections at the end of this year.”

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13. “Clearly, ownership will be taken of the process, there is a commitment to action and there is a willingness to be monitored and made accountable for that action, which I believe is solid progress. While all the achievements that I have just mentioned are important steps, it is now essential that the signatories focus strictly on the implementation of national and regional commitments in order to generate the required peace dividends and effect the promised changes in the Great Lakes region. At the national level, efforts to reform the security sector should be significantly increased and accelerated. This would be essential for the expansion of State authority, particularly in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

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14. “It worked to develop regional benchmarks, which were adopted by the Heads of State during the second meeting of regional oversight mechanism in September in New York. On 8 and 9 January, the Technical Support Committee concluded the formulation of an action plan, including 15 priority activities, which will be submitted for adoption to the next meeting of the regional oversight mechanism, scheduled for 30 January in Addis Ababa, during the African Union Summit. The development of the plan of action is structured around the seven regional commitments and the associated benchmarks endorsed by the regional oversight mechanism in September 2013. For each commitment and under each regional benchmark, there is a matrix that includes a list of activities to be undertaken prior to September 2014.”

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15. “In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the national oversight mechanism, established by President Kabila to oversee the implementation of the national commitments, is functioning and requires further strengthening. In addition, a national dialogue involving the majority of political parties was held and a monitoring committee, co-chaired by the Presidents of the two chambers of the National Assembly, was put in place to follow up on the implementation of its outcome. Despite the military defeat of the M-23, the Kampala process between the Government and the M-23 rebel groups reached a political conclusion, which was vital to securing a good future. At the regional level, the Technical Support Committee was established in May.”

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16. “My colleague has outlined that in more detail. In the meantime, as Council members will be aware, the crisis has continued in Central African Republic and fighting erupted in South Sudan between the Government forces and the rebels loyal to former Vice-President Riek Machar. As we approach the first anniversary of its signing, and despite the fragility of the situation in the region, the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework remains our best hope for achieving sustainable peace, security, cooperation and development in the Great Lakes region. However, it is essential that the pace of its implementation be increased in order to maximize its impact. In the past year, the signatories of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework achieved some progress in putting instruments and tools in place for its implementation.”

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17. “My last briefing to the Council, on 11 December 2013, took place in the aftermath of the military defeat of the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) and preceded the successful conclusion of the Kampala process, with the signing by President Museveni and President Joyce Banda, in Kampala, which I had predicted would happen on 12 December. The reality today is that the positive atmosphere that then prevailed has vanished, as Martin Kobler has outlined. The region is going through a period of renewed turbulence. On 25 December, the Allied Democratic Forces rebel group attacked the town of Kamango, an attack during which more than 50 people were killed. On 30 December, the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo repelled a series of coordinated attacks in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Kindu, leading to the death of more than 100 people.”

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18. “Mrs. Robinson: May I begin by wishing the Security Council a very happy and fruitful new year. May I also join in welcoming the new members of the Council. I am honoured to address the Council today from Kinshasa, where I am holding meetings with the senior leadership of the country with the view to advancing the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. I am meeting with President Kabila later this afternoon, so I may indeed have to slip away a little early from this meeting. I apologize for that but trust that the Council will understand.”

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19. “That will require the determination of all concerned. Let me conclude by warmly thanking the Council again for its very visible, very tangible and, I believe, very needed support.”

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20. “Sixthly, I will work in close collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and countries in the region to support efforts to alleviate the conditions of refugees and internally displaced people, by ensuring that the conditions for voluntary return are in place. Those ongoing and anticipated actions are based on the assumption that national, regional and international actors will remain willing and focused on implementing the commitments made under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. In that connection again, I look very much to the Council's support and to the engagement that the it has shown, which needs to continue. The momentum that was generated by the signing of the agreement must be sustained by all means.”

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21. “I will also support efforts, which I believe are incredibly important, to create immediate peace dividends on the ground. Furthermore, it is my intention to seek the support of bilateral and multilateral donors to fund specific activities, such as those included in the action plan for the implementation of the Framework. In addition, I will work closely with other guarantors of the Framework to ensure that the Great Lakes region remains high on their agenda. I will also continue to pay close attention and support to women and youth interests in the region. We are working on a platform for communication and funding for women's groups in the region, following the Bujumbura meeting of women's groups in July, and I hope to share that very shortly with members of the Security Council.”

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22. “and other security mechanisms, joint measures to curb the illegal exploitation of natural resources, and regional economic integration. Fourthly, I shall work with regional Governments and partners on comprehensive measures to enable the reduction and strength of armed groups operating in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including through the development of a regional disarmament, demobilization and reintegration initiative. Fifthly, I shall continue to provide leadership and coordinate the international community's support for the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework agenda, which is a shared responsibility that requires unity of purpose and actions. To that end, I will encourage greater collaboration among partners to ensure a convergence of agendas.”

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23. “Those include commitments at the national level where I shall, in close coordination with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kobler, engage the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government on critical follow- up actions to the recently concluded national dialogue, including monitoring the progress on national structural reforms and decentralization, electoral reform and the calendar for local elections, security sector reform and the national economic development agenda. At the regional level - and I emphasize again that both levels must be seen to be making progress and are inexplicably linked under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework - I shall work with regional Governments in order to achieve progress in enhanced cooperation on justice matters, joint security strategy, strengthening the EJVM.”

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24. “Thirdly, in support of the development of a plan of action for the implementation of the commitments under the Peace and Security Council Framework, my office will continue to support the technical support committee and will develop modalities for an independent monitoring and evaluation capacity. In that regard, our attention will focus on a set of priority benchmarks against which I will assess the implementation of the key commitments.”

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25. “We will continue to encourage a quick conclusion of the process and continue to assist in that regard. Secondly, in order to rebuild trust and confidence between countries in the region, I will continue to work with Governments, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, to bolster the ongoing peace process with the inclusion of active participation by civil society and international partners. I also plan to use my good offices and those ofmy fellow envoys to consolidate relations between the countries by identifying potential flash points and proactively initiating mitigating measures, in close coordination with regional leaders and other key high-level officials.”

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26. “I would like to conclude by outlining elements of the road map that should guide my engagement for the period of 2013 to 2014. In line with my mandate and with resolution 2098 (2013), the roadmap seeks to, first, address the immediate obstacles that could hamper the implementation of the Framework; secondly, encourage measures to address the root causes of instability in the region; and, thirdly, continue advocacy to promote confidence-building and regional cooperation, as defined by the Framework. The sequenced political approach I propose is articulated around six priorities. The first priority is to continue supporting the Kampala dialogue. Since July, I have been supporting the facilitator, in close collaboration with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kobler and now with the other envoys.”

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27. “The establishment of the trust fund will be essential for the implementation of the Framework. I also plan to engage the international partners in the coming weeks, with the view to finalizing the international benchmarks. In that regard, I would also like to discuss areas of collaboration between international partners and the member States of the Great Lakes region. I intend to use the platform offered by the upcoming joint summit between the ICGLR and the Southern African Development Community to promote the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. I also plan to use existing political platforms, such as the Oyo quadripartite process and the tripartite framework between the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa and Angola to support peace initiatives in the region.”

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28. “At the regional level, the regional oversight mechanism has tasked its technical support committee with preparing a plan of action for the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. The committee will meet on 24 and 25 October in Nairobi to discuss, and hopefully finalize, a plan of action. I will personally go to Nairobi and take part in those discussions in the coming days. Furthermore, it is my intention to propose modalities for the monitoring and evaluation of the plan of action upon finalization by the technical support committee. In addition, I will follow up with the committee on the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund to support the implementation of regional priority programmes and projects as requested by the regional oversight mechanism at the meeting in New York in September.”

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29. “will now include MONUSCO and the African Union representatives, which will significantly help overcome some of its current shortcomings. Although a divergence of opinions exists among Member States, the security mechanisms of the ICGLR remain useful confidence-building tools and are essential to advancing collective security efforts in the region. The support of the international community to the strengthening of those mechanisms is crucial, and I count on its support in that regard. I would like now to highlight some of the next steps and outline the priority areas that I plan to focus on in the next few months in the context of the need to address a mediated high-level political process.”

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30. “President Kabila presented these recommendations to the two houses of the Parliament on 15 October, and Special Representative Kobler has provided the Council with further details on this issue.I feel increasingly conscious that we will have to somehow match progress at the national level with progress at the regional level. The two are connected under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, and we will have to ensure that we make progress at both levels. At the regional level, the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) met in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 7 October and agreed on the modalities to strengthen existing security mechanisms, in particular the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) as decided at the last extraordinary Summit in Kampala on 5 September. The EJVM.”

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31. “The minimum we can do for the memory of the millions of victims and their families is to ensure that a fair judicial process is carried out against the perpetrators of those atrocities at the appropriate time. Let me now say a few words on the progress in the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with regards to the National Dialogue, which was opened by President Joseph Kabila on 7 September and ended on 5 October, a list of recommendations was developed, focusing on the six reform areas outlined by the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework.”

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32. “I would also like to thank Special Representative Kobler, my Special Adviser Modibo Toure, who are still in Kampala on my behalf, for the support that they have provided to the peace talks. As much as we all look forward to the rapid conclusion of the Kampala talks, we should also acknowledge that peace should not be achieved to the detriment of justice. As I have said privately and publicly, and as former High Commissioner for Human Rights, that we should no longer tolerate impunity in the Great Lakes Region. There should be accountability, not only for the M-23 members, but also for those of other armed groups found responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, acts of genocide, or gross violations of human rights, including sexual violence and the recruitment of child soldiers.”

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33. “I would like to pay tribute to the Facilitator, Mr. Crispus Kiyonga, for his tireless efforts in support of the process. I would also acknowledge the commitment shown by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular by Foreign Affairs Minister Raymond Tshibanda N'tungamulongo, who has demonstrated a great sense of leadership and patience throughout the process, despite other pressing commitments. Obviously, the progress in the talks would have not been possible without the good faith and political will of Presidents Kabila, Museveni and Kagame, who have on several occasions assured me of their determination to do whatever would be possible for peace in the region.”

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34. “Sustainable peace, development and justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region require the political will of all stakeholders, including the international community, to make it happen. For the first time in years, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the region and the international community have decided to tackle the root causes of instability in this part of the word in a genuine and concerted manner. The Kampala talks are not meant to address all the root causes of the conflict, but if an agreement is reached it would have immediate value in ending the fighting and the unacceptable sufferings of the people in eastern Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, and it would pave the way for progress in our collective work to fully implement the commitments made under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework.”

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35. “The conclusion of the Kampala Dialogue will pave the way for the end ofthe conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. I know that some Council members have expressed doubts about the usefulness and legitimacy ofthese talks. I am also aware that some have expressed concerns about United Nations support to this process, for fear of being associated with a bad deal. I fully understand and share these concerns. But as we all know, there is no perfect agreement. There is also no certainty that even with the best possible peace agreement there will be lasting peace and stability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region.”

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36. “Key among them would be to "swear allegiance to the state and Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo" and to "commit themselves, individually and unconditionally, to serve in any part of the country". While the parties have made progress in the negotiations, they have not been able to reach an agreement on the issues of amnesty, integration, disengagement and security arrangements. They have agreed to reconvene soon in order to overcome their differences. It will be critical that the parties and the Facilitator remain committed to a swift conclusion of the Kampala process. The E-Team will continue to be helpful with the View to achieving that goal. I join with Special Representative Kobler in also looking for the support of the Security Council for the finalization of the Kampala Dialogue.”

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37. “In the draft under consideration, amnesty and integration would be granted to "all members of M-23 for all acts of war and insurrection covering the period from 1 April 2012 to the date of signature of the Agreement, except for individuals indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, acts of genocide or gross violations of human rights, including sexual violence, recruitment of child soldiers". Moreover, amnesty would "be subject to each beneficiary making a written personal commitment to permanently refrain from acts of rebellion". It would also "be automatically withdrawn in the event of the commitment being violated". The integration or reintegration process of commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and troops of M-23 would take place on a case-by-case basis and be subject to conditions.”

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38. “However, I am also glad to stress that the parties and the Facilitator considered positively our strong message that the Kampala Agreement should be based on certain principles, including sustainability, accountability and, related to that, there should be no amnesty for those who have committed crimes against humanity or war crimes. I believe it is the big picture that we should have in mind, including the fact that continuous direct and indirect pressure on the M-23, and the determination of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government and the Facilitator to draw lessons from the 2009 peace process, resulted in a principled approach in negotiating the provisions on amnesty and integration.”

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39. “However, regrettably the parties found it difficult to agree on certain contentious and difficult issues that had remained problematic throughout the talks, namely, the amnesty, disarmament and integration of M-23. As will be evident to experts, several articles discussed and agreed upon in Kampala are similar - at least in spirit - to those of the 2009 peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government and the Congres national pour la defense du peuple rebel movement. In this regard, one should also be mindful that this process carries with it some of the limits of the 2002 peace agreement, particularly with some provisions that could be easily interpreted as general commitments.”

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40. “These are the release of prisoners; the end of M-23 as a rebel movement, and the possibility to re-establish itself as a political party; the return and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs); the question of the properties that were extorted and looted during the M-23's brief occupation of Goma in November 2012; the establishment of a national reconciliation commission; governance and socioeconomic reforms; the implementation of the provisions of the March 23 2009 peace agreement that were partially or not implemented and are still relevant; and the implementation, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of the Kampala Agreement.”

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41. “The President believed that while the M-23 was not Rwanda's issue, a peace agreement between the rebel group and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo would benefit the entire region. He further assured the envoys of his support and commitment to encouraging a peace agreement. He issued a public statement and privately communicated his strong support for an agreement. Let me now provide a brief overview of the negotiations and content of the draft agreement, to supplement that provided by Special Representative Kobler. Despite a very difficult resumption on 17 October, the talks gained some speed on 18 October. On 19 October, the parties reached consensus on eight out of the 11 articles of the draft agreement under discussion.”

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42. “Furthermore, on 18 October, the group of envoys went to Kigali to speak with President Kagame and provide him with an update on the ongoing negotiations. We wanted to seek his support for a quick conclusion of an agreement. We told President Kagami that the Kampala process had run its course and that it was now the moment to conclude in order to provide the required attention to the broader challenges at hand in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. We emphasized that a peace agreement would enable the Force Intervention Brigade to deal with other armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, including the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda and the Allied Democratic Forces. President Kagame saw the presence of the envoys in Kampala as very useful.”

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43. “I think we provided him with morale and a certain backup that up to then he had in a way been lacking in his approach as a one-man facilitator. On the margins of the process, we worked closely with him, advised him and reinforced his facilitation efforts, including in reducing the gaps among the parties, keeping the talks alive and the parties present at the negotiation table, and in generating regional and international pressure on the parties in support of the conclusion of an agreement. While in Kampala, I spoke by telephone to President Kabila, who demonstrated goodwill and agreed to extend the presence of his Foreign Minister and Head of Intelligence for several additional days in order to increase the chances of reaching an agreement.”

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44. “As Special Representative of the Secretary - General Kobler has explained, we concurred with the parties on the crucial role that the Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) will have in facilitating the implementation of the security arrangements and in building confidence among the parties on the ground, especially during the disengagement, cantonment and disarmament process of the M-23. We were also clear that any role envisaged for MONUSCO in the peace agreement should remain within the Mission's mandate and should receive the consent of the Security Council. The facilitator of the talks, Mr. Crispus Kiyonga, Minister of Defence of Uganda, very much welcomed our presence.”

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45. “He also assured me that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was willing to negotiate an agreement with the M-23 in good faith, which was evident during the recent dialogue process. In Kampala, we met with the parties several times on the margins of the talks, to listen to their views and concerns as well as to encourage them to adopt a constructive approach. From the outset, we made it clear that we were not there to convene the process but to assist the facilitator and the parties to reach a negotiated solution to the process, which had been ongoing for far too long. We stressed the need to adopt of a principled approach towards the issues of amnesty and integration.”

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46. “It was also important to conclude the Kampala dialogue in order to shift the focus towards addressing the deeper and long- term causes of instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region, including through the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. At my request, the group of envoys agreed to travel to Uganda to collectively provide assistance in the conclusion of an agreement among the parties. We arrived in Kampala on 16 October. Prior to that, I obtained the assurance of Foreign Minister Raymond Tshibanda that he would lead the Democratic Republic of the Congo delegation, which was crucial for significant progress to be achieved.”

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47. “I arrived here in Addis Ababa after spending four days in Kampala, where I led ateam ofenvoys comprising Special Representative of the Secretary-General Martin Kobler, United States Special Envoy Russ Feingold, African Union Special Representative Boubacar Diarra and European Union Senior Coordinator Koen Vervaeke. We arrived in Kampala in the wake of alarming reports of a military build-up around Goma and the areas held by rebels of the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23). That situation highlighted the urgency of reaching a political agreement to prevent a return to hostilities and the escalation of tensions in the region.”

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48. “Furthermore, the Council's participation at the second meeting of the regional oversight mechanism held on 23 September in New York, preceded by the 25 July high-level ministerial meeting on the Great Lakes region, presided over by Secretary of State John Kerry, are concrete demonstrations of that strong commitment. My briefing will focus on the following elements: the Kampala dialogue, the progress on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, as well as the priorities and next steps in the implementation of my mandate.”

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49. “Ms. Robinson: I am pleased for this opportunity to brief the Security Council today. First, allow me to thank the Council for its continuous and valuable support to Special Representative of the Secretary - General Martin Kobler and myself in the implementation of our respective mandates. The Council's recent visit to the region, on which the Council received a report today, has sent a strong signal about the Council's commitment to supporting the long-term stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region.”

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50. “I know I can count on them to try to move the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework agenda forward, and I am really grateful for that.”

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