D.R Congo Statements
Congolese statements to the United Nations Security Council
Statements
As a member of the United Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo participates in important debates that take place there. The statements made by the Democratic Republic of Congo to the UN Security Council are listed in chronological order.
Security Council, 10146th meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
In the conclusion of its statement during the open debate of the Security Council on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirmed the importance of a balanced, impartial multilateral approach grounded in the...
Security Council, 10140th meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the maintenance of peace and security in Ukraine
In the face of the intensification of hostilities in Ukraine and the worsening of their human consequences, the Democratic Republic of the Congo called, at the Security Council, for an effective ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and an exclusively political and...
Security Council, 10136th meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the situation in the Great Lakes
At the 10136th meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Great Lakes region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirmed that its sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable, while calling for the strict implementation of the Council’s...
Security Council, 10137th meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on United Nations peacekeeping operations
At the United Nations Security Council, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirmed that peace operations can only deliver lasting results if they are anchored in a credible political process, respond to the expectations of populations, and adapt to evolving...
Security Council, 10133rd meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union, under the agenda item entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security”
At the Security Council, the Democratic Republic of the Congo called for strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union, grounded in the Charter, respect for the sovereignty of States, complementarity of action, and sustained support for...
United Nations Disarmament Commission – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the general exchange of views of the 2026 substantive session of the Disarmament Commission
Madam Vice-Chair, My delegation wishes to congratulate you, as well as the other members of the Bureau, on your election and to wish you every success in guiding our discussions, even though the Commission was unable to adopt its programme of work in accordance with...
Security Council, 10132nd meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Kosovo
Read the full statement delivered by Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay on behalf of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the Security Council on Thursday, 9 April 2026, on the situation in Kosovo, marked by a clear call for lasting stability based on respect for...
Security Council, 10129th meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security
Delivered by Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay on Thursday, 2 April 2026, at the United Nations Security Council, this statement highlights two key ideas. First, the Democratic Republic of the Congo underscores the need to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations...
Security Council, 10128th meeting – Statement by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security
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, on Thursday, 2 April 2026, the Democratic Republic...
Security Council, 10126th meeting – Statement and right of reply by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the statement made by Rwanda
On the occasion of the presentation of the Secretary-General’s Report on MONUSCO, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, represented by its Permanent Representative, Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay, addressed the Security Council to reaffirm that no lasting peace can be...