Speaking on Thursday, 2 April 2026 in New York, during the 10129th meeting of the Security Council devoted to cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security, the Democratic Republic of the Congo underscored the need to strengthen the partnership between the UN and the League of Arab States in response to the growing complexity of contemporary crises.
Taking the floor through its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Zénon Mukongo Ngay, the DRC welcomed the initiative of the Kingdom of Bahrain in bringing this debate before the Council, in a context marked by the multiplication of transnational threats and the rapid evolution of challenges weighing on international peace and security.
The Congolese delegation noted that several crises affecting the Arab region, particularly in Palestine and Yemen, continue to have serious humanitarian and security consequences. It also highlighted the emergence of evolving threats, such as missile and drone strikes, cyber operations, and attacks against critical infrastructure, calling for coordinated, integrated responses consistent with international law.
In this regard, the DRC reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. It recalled the essential role of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter, while welcoming the progress made in cooperation between the UN and the League of Arab States, particularly through mediation efforts, preventive diplomacy, and strategic coordination.
The DRC also emphasized the importance of enhanced horizontal cooperation between regional and subregional organizations. In this respect, it considered that close collaboration between the League of Arab States and the African Union, particularly in the management of crises affecting member States of both organizations, could help improve the effectiveness of collective responses. The situations in Libya and Sudan were cited as concrete illustrations of the need for such coordination.
Lastly, the Congolese delegation stressed that strengthening institutional capacities, crisis preparedness, and the development of resilience mechanisms should rank among the priorities of the partnership between the UN and the League of Arab States. In this connection, it welcomed the 17th General Meeting on Cooperation between the two organizations, scheduled to take place in Geneva in July 2026, as an important step toward more coherent joint action in support of peace and security.