UN Security Council
2020

Political situation 1. Welcomes the efforts of Government of the DRC to respond to the needs of the Congolese people above the pursuit of partisan interests and strongly urges all Congolese political stakeholders to put these needs above the pursuit of partisan interests, reiterates the importance of delivering on President Tshisekedi and his government’s commitments to pursue national unity, strengthen the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the respect of freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of the press and the right of peaceful assembly, fight against corruption, launch domestic development programmes to significantly reduce poverty, and further political inclusiveness and peacebuilding and encourages MONUSCO to continue to support, through its good offices, a swift and peaceful resolution of the current political situation; 20-17440 3/17 S/RES/2556 (2020) 2. Welcomes the efforts of President Tshisekedi and his government towards reconciliation and peace and stability in the DRC and to promote regional cooperation and integration, notes that political stability and security as well as increased State