DR Congo – Uganda and DRC have signed an agreement intending to address problems at the border, and for greater cooperation of the districts bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Signed at Mahagi territory in the Eastern Ituri Province DR Congo, the cross-border peace agreement is aiming at mitigating the cross border crimes and controlling illegal entry of goods into the countries.
The cross – boarder peace agreement signing ceremony was attended by the deputy director general for special operations in the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), Gen Taban Amin, deputised by the Member of Parliament for elderly persons in Northern Uganda, Catherine Akumu Mavejjina.
Col Disanoa Laula, the administrator of military affairs at Mahagi Territory, Eastern Ituri Province of DR Congo,urged asked both parties to respect the peace deal to spur trade and commerce for diplomatic relationships between Uganda and Congo and as everlasting signs of brotherhood.
Gen Taban Amin says, it’s time to show respect to each other in maintaining and restoring peace and avoid repeating colonial errors of divisionism.
He added that the peace deal signed between the districts that are bordering DR Congo will minimize petty-petty crimes associated with gun robberies and theft of animals which distort good relationships because security will be monitored jointly at the borders.
The Nebbi district resident commissioner Mr Robert Abak said the agreement came at a right time saying that the agreement is going to boost trade between the 2 countries.
