Content_paragraphs:  The political and security environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  
  remains volatile. I take note of President Tshisekedi’s efforts to form a new governing
  
  majority, geared towards advancing the key reforms required for placing the country
  
  firmly on the path to lasting peace, stability and sustainable development. I am
  
  encouraged by the appointment of a new Prime Minister and look forward to the
  
  imminent formation of an inclusive and effective Government that wil l take on the
  
  urgent task of addressing the pressing challenges facing the Congolese people, in
  
  particular the deteriorating security situation in the eastern provinces. It is crucial that
  
  the urgent actions needed to foster stabilization, good governance,  as well as security
  
  sector and justice reforms, are not further delayed. I particularly welcome President
  
  Tshisekedi’s commitment to ensure that women represent at least 30 percent of the
  
  new Government. I call on all political stakeholders, whether from the majority or the
  
  opposition, to ensure that momentum and progress towards these goals are maintained
  
  ahead of the 2023 elections. I further urge them to desist from resorting to
  
  intimidation, hate speech and violence, as well as to transactional politics to further
  
  their political aims, and strictly uphold the tenets of the Constitution. 
  
  
  
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