Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-GEneral on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Secretary-General restates the commitment of the United Nations for the transitional process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its institutions, and urges all actors to show cohesion and determination to bring the transition to a successful conclusion.

The Secretary-General reaffirms that MONUC and its partners in the United Nations system stand ready to assist the Government of National Unity and Transition to achieve its goals as provided for by the Global and All-inclusive agreement, and urges all partners in the Government to work together in a cooperative and constructive manner.