The Social-Democratic Green Party has closely observed the recent announcement concerning the upcoming organization of an inclusive national political dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

In this context, the Social-Democratic Green Party commends the Head of State’s expressed commitment to engage in consultations with all social and political forces across the nation. This initiative aims to strengthen national cohesion by fostering collective deliberation, a crucial element for safeguarding our country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which are currently severely threatened by Rwandan aggression.

Consequently, the Social-Democratic Green Party emphasizes that this forum must not overlook the fundamental root cause of the prevailing crisis: the unjust aggression our nation is enduring.

To ensure the success and effectiveness of this critical process, the PSDV proposes the following recommendations as essential terms of reference for the said dialogue:

1. Regarding the objective

While acknowledging other significant internal political matters, this extensive consultation should primarily focus on the formation of a broad patriotic front to counter the aggression against our country.

• Regarding the venue

The dialogue must take place exclusively within national territory.

• Regarding participation

The Social-Democratic Green Party reaffirms its support for the principle of inclusivity, provided it adheres to realistic and structured participation modalities that align with the DRC’s international commitments.

Internally, the dialogue should include representatives from the political majority, the unarmed opposition, and civil society, with the addition of prominent political figures.

Concerning armed opposition groups, the PSDV advocates for them to continue, for clear reasons, the ongoing discussions with government representatives outside the country. These specific negotiations should focus on the rigorous implementation of commitments made within the framework of the Doha process (disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of armed groups) and the Washington agreement, without prejudice to the effective enforcement of the binding obligations stemming from UN Security Council Resolution 2773, which serves as an essential roadmap for the lasting resolution of the conflict.

• Regarding moderation

Given that this is a national dialogue, the Social-Democratic Green Party believes it is imperative for the Head of State to play a leading role in overseeing the proceedings, in his capacity as the nation’s representative and the embodiment of national unity, prerogatives granted by Article 69 of the Constitution.

In this role, the Head of State is responsible for appointing a personality who commands sufficient credibility among all dialogue stakeholders to act as facilitator. This facilitator will receive assistance from representatives of various religious denominations (Catholic, Protestant, Kimbanguist, Muslim, and the Revival Church of Congo) for specific tasks.

• Regarding observation

The presence of representatives from the African Union and the United Nations as observers is necessary due to their direct involvement in the process of resolving the crisis caused by the aggression.

Indeed, certain conclusions from the dialogue will be presented to these international institutions for advocacy, particularly to ensure the effective application of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2773.

In light of these points, the Social-Democratic Green Party reiterates its readiness to contribute to the success of the dialogue and its unwavering commitment to the restoration of territorial integrity and the sacred defense of the homeland.

Issued in Kinshasa, August 04, 2026

Léonard SHE OKITUNDU

National President