Among his activities, Lacroix plans to meet with President Félix Tshisekedi, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa and other national authorities, political and institutional actors, and partners in the DRC, with whom he will exchange views on the implementation of the mandate of the peacekeeping mission.

According to a note released by the UN, the visitor will travel to the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, two of the most affected by the armed conflict, to evaluate the current situation on the ground, in addition to talking with local authorities, personnel of the United Nations and communities.

During his stay he will also talk with those responsible for the Southern African Development Community Mission (SAMIDRC), regarding Security Council resolutions and support for the regional initiative by the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission (MONUSCO).

After visiting the DRC in February of this year, Lacroix confirmed the security crisis in the east of the country and confirmed President Tshisekedi’s determination to alert the international community and the Security Council about the dangers of the situation.

Both parties also spoke about the MONUSCO withdrawal plan, as well as the willingness to provide support to the SAMIDRC, deployed in the national territory since December.

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