§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions(a) he, (b) members of his Department and (c) representatives of the Government have had with (i) members and representatives of the Government of Rwanda and (ii) representatives of non-governmental organisations regarding the closing of the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if he will make a statement. [179640]
§ Mr. MullinMy right hon. Friends the Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for International Development (Hilary Benn) have both spoken to President Kagame of Rwanda to express our concern over present tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and to press for a peaceful solution to the crisis. I will be visiting both Rwanda and the DRC during the week commencing 21 June to reiterate these concerns. I hope to meet President Kabila and Kagame during this visit.
Our Ambassadors in Kigali and Kinshasa remain in regular contact with their host Governments, and with NGO representatives, on the situation on and around the Rwanda/DRC border.