Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region

In the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, the signatories state their concern regarding the persistent violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, but underline the existence of a window of opportunity for addressing the root causes of the conflict.  The document outlines principles of engagement on the national, regional and international level. The principles for the Democratic Republic of Congo include SSR, decentralization and the consolidation of state authority. Regarding regional actors, the principles outlined address renewed commitments to state sovereignty, regional cooperation and the administration of justice, including the prosecution of war crimes. The principles of engagement for the international community encompass renewed commitments of international and regional partners to remain seized of the conflict and to review MONUSCO. The signatories also request national and regional oversight mechanisms reviewing progress in the implementation of the above-mentioned commitments.