EU Council Conclusions on the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Council adopted the following conclusions at the 2761st External Relations Council meeting;

"1. The European Union welcomes the fact that the second round of the presidential election, and the elections for the provincial assemblies, were held on 29 October in a generally peaceful and orderly manner.

2. The EU further welcomes the joint communiqué by President Joseph Kabila and Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba of 7 November regarding their conduct following the elections, which is an important step in ensuring that the electoral process is successfully concluded in calm and secure conditions. Any disagreements must be resolved peacefully, within the legal framework laid down for complaints and appeals. The Council therefore calls on the candidates to take all possible steps to prevent any acts of violence, to refrain from any provocation, as well as to use their influence to maintain law and order in case of disturbances. In that respect, the Council condemns the 11 November incidents in Kinshasa.

3. The Council commends the efforts of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in ensuring that the electoral process remains credible and transparent, recalling that the IEC is the sole authority entitled to announce the results of the elections.

4. The Council underlines how important a constructive relationship between the newly elected democratic institutions is, stressing the essential role of the National Assembly as well as the need to complete the electoral process through senatorial and local elections. Well functioning relationships between central and regional levels are also important."

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