§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made towards the setting up of a peace commission in the Ituri district of the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if he will make a statement. [82757]
§ Mr. RammellNegotiations continue between Uganda and the DRC on setting up the Joint Commission provided for in the Luanda Agreement, which the two sides signed on 6 September. The Commission will make a significant contribution to securing peace in the Ituri district of the DRC and we attach importance to an early agreement. We are also working with the UN and other interested partners for a successful outcome to the Inter-Congolese Dialogue, which will lead to the creation of an all-inclusive transitional Congolese Government. This Government will have authority throughout the DRC, including Ituri.