Discurso do Representante Permanente, Embaixador Sérgio França Danese, na reunião formal do Conselho de Segurança da ONU com os países contribuintes de tropas e policiais para a MONUSCO - 11 de dezembro de 2025 (texto em inglês)
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, Ambassador Sérgio França Danese, at the formal meeting of the UNSC with the T/PCCs to MONUSCO
11 December 2025
Madam President,
We appreciate the convening of this timely meeting. I thank ASG Martha Pobee for the information provided.
Brazil welcomes the announcement that, on December 4th, the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda concluded the Washington Agreements for Peace and Prosperity, which include the “Framework for Regional Economic Integration,” forming a set of instruments aimed at paving the way for sustaining peace in Eastern DRC.
We extend our congratulations to the governments of the DRC, Rwanda, and all countries involved in the mediation efforts, especially the United States and Qatar, as well as the African Union facilitator, the President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé.
We express our expectation that the commitments undertaken under these instruments will help achieve and consolidate lasting peace in eastern DRC and in the Great Lakes Region.
Madam President,
Brazil has had the honor of contributing to MONUSCO on several fronts, including by continously appointing some of our most distinguished officers to the position of Force Commander, more recently with the nomination of General Ulisses Gomes. They bear witness to the bravery and sense of duty of the troops and the civilians who perform their missions in adverse and oftentimes dangerous conditions.
We regret that such conditions are still a reality in Eastern DRC. In this scenario, and as we navigate the sensitive process of transition – particularly as the Secretary-General's contingency plan is implemented – the protection of personnel must remain our paramount concern.
We highlight, in this complex context, the need for the processes of designation of Force Commanders and high rank officials in Peace Keeping Forces to be as expeditious as possible. As shown by the recent MONUSCO experience, the hyatus in those positions should be the shortest possible to ensure the swift continuation of the mission.
Planning and implementation frameworks must maintain the flexibility to adapt to evolving security realities on the ground, while simultaneously supporting broader political solutions. This delicate balance requires robust political support to the Mission, in particular from the Security Council. Equally essential is the continued cooperation and support from the host country, whose partnership remains integral to the Mission’s ability to fulfill its mandate effectively.
We commend the Mission's proactive communication strategy to counter disinformation and misinformation campaigns, while raising public awareness of its vital work. Strategic communication is not merely supplementary – it is a critical security component that directly safeguards our blue helmets and blue berets in the field.
Madam President,
To conclude, my delegation would like to express its deepest appreciation for the dedicated service and unwavering commitment of Ms. Bintou Keita as Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the DRC and Head of MONUSCO. We extend our warmest wishes for her fulfilling and well-deserved retirement, confident that her legacy will continue to inspire our work for a more peaceful and secure world.
Thank you.