The Security Council , Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its President concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty , territorial integrity and political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo , and its commitment to continue to contribute to the consolidation of peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the post-transition period , in particular through the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( MONUC ) , Noting that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to pose a threat to international peace and security in the region ,