Doha: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Thursday, through video conferencing, with HE Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations of the United Nations Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The meeting focused on efforts to achieve peace and stability in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the implementation of a ceasefire oversight and verification mechanism.

According to Qatar News Agency, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Congo River Alliance (March 23 Movement) agreed to establish the mechanism in October, with facilitation from the State of Qatar. HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized Qatar's commitment to dialogue as a means to resolve conflicts and its support for peaceful efforts in ending the conflict in eastern Congo.

HE the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations acknowledged Qatar's efforts and its partnership in facilitating dialogue between the conflicting parties in the region. The meeting underscored the importance of international cooperation in promoting peace and stability in conflict-affected areas.