04 July 2003
U.S. Supports Conclusion of Inter-Congolese Dialogue
(Welcomes transitional government as step toward peace) (180)
"The United States welcomes the June 30 announcement of the formation
of the transitional government in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, an important step in the democratic process in that country,"
according to a State Department press release issued July 3.
Following is the State Department text:
(begin text)
Department of State
Press Statement
Richard Boucher, Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 3, 2003
U.S. Supports Conclusion of Inter-Congolese Dialogue
The United States welcomes the June 30 announcement of the formation
of the transitional government in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, an important step in the democratic process in that country.
The United States supports the formation of the transitional
government as progress towards a peaceful resolution of the crisis in
the Congo, which should culminate in the holding of the democratic
elections.
The United States commends Congolese President Joseph Kabila and the
other parties to the transitional arrangement for achieving agreement
on all outstanding issues, allowing the formation of an inclusive
transitional government.
(end text)
(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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