New York, 2 April 2026 — Speaking before the United Nations Security Council at its 10128th meeting, devoted to cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security, the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations, Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay, reaffirmed the DRC’s commitment to an approach based on dialogue, de-escalation, and strict respect for international law.
Against a backdrop of worrying escalating tensions in the Gulf region, the DRC stressed that contemporary crises call for collective, coordinated, and sustainable responses. The Congolese delegation recalled that, behind the current geopolitical dynamics, it is above all human lives, essential infrastructure, and entire regional balances that are under threat.
In keeping with the spirit of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, the DRC highlighted the essential role played by regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. In this regard, it welcomed the commitment of the Gulf Cooperation Council to conflict prevention, mediation, and humanitarian action, in complementarity with the work of the United Nations.
The DRC also reaffirmed its attachment to the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations, notably respect for State sovereignty, territorial integrity, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the non-use of force. In that spirit, it recalled having supported the adoption of resolution 2817 (2026), guided by its constant commitment to international stability and to preserving the principles of international law.
Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay further stressed the importance of respecting customary international law and the law of the sea, particularly with regard to freedom of navigation, the security of maritime routes, and compliance with applicable international legal frameworks in strategic areas.
Lastly, the DRC underscored the cross-cutting dimensions of peace, notably the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women, as well as the increased involvement of young people in conflict prevention and resolution processes. It welcomed the mediation efforts undertaken by several States in the region, including the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in support of de-escalation, dialogue, and stabilization.
In conclusion, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirmed its conviction that stronger cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, based on complementarity, coordination, and respect for their respective mandates, remains indispensable for responding effectively, inclusively, and sustainably to today’s challenges to international peace and security.