European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region - ambassador Johan Borgstam

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#RDCongo #UnionEuropéenne #GrandsLacs 26 septembre 2026 | Dans la continuité de son agenda à New York, la Première Ministre, Cheffe du Gouvernement, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a reçu Johan Borgstam, Représentant spécial de l’Union européenne pour la région des Grands Lacs, pour des échanges consacrés à la situation sécuritaire et humanitaire dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Les discussions ont notamment porté sur : • la nécessité de faciliter et sécuriser l’accès humanitaire aux populations affectées par le conflit • la poursuite de la fourniture des services essentiels dans les zones touchées • la préparation d’une mission prévue en novembre, avec différentes agences, dans plusieurs villes de la RDC et de la sous-région • la poursuite des concertations sur la situation sécuritaire et humanitaire dans l’Est du pays La Cheffe du Gouvernement a insisté sur la nécessité de garantir aux populations affectées un accès sûr, effectif et continu à l’aide humanitaire et aux services essentiels.
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@EUSR_GL @JBorgstam productive discussion #UNGA81 with DRC Prime Minister @SuminwaJudith on 🇪🇺 & 🇨🇩 partnership. EU continues humanitarian aid & supports sustainable & inclusive peace in the Great Lakes. End of fighting in eastern DRC is crucial. There is no military solution.
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Fruitful discussion of @EUSR_GL @JBorgstam & 🇺🇳 USG for Africa @ahunnaeziakonwa at #UNGA81. 🇪🇺 remains committed to close partnership with 🇺🇳 & African partners for peace, stability & sustainable development. Together for a political solution & sustainable peace in eastern DRC.
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Productive discussion between @EUSR_GL @JBorgstam & Foreign Minister Kayikwamba Wagner @RDCongoMAE on the 🇪🇺 & 🇨🇩 partnership. End of fighting in eastern DRC and a political solution to the conflict are crucial. EU supports sustainable and inclusive peace in the Great Lakes.
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Frutiful discussion between @EUSR_GL @JBorgstam & 🇺🇳 Under-Secretary for Peace Operations @Lacroix_UN at the margins of #UNGA81. 🇪🇺 firmly supports @UNPeacekeeping & @MONUSCO engagement in eastern DRC to protect civilians and work for political solutions & lasting peace.
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Engaging & productive meeting @EUSR_GL @JBorgstam & Commissioner Bankole @AUC_PAPS at the margins of #UNGA81. Strong EU-AU Partnership for Peace & Security in the Great Lakes. AU led mediation efforts are crucial #africansolutionsforafricanproblems . EU strongly supports!
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At #UNGA81, HE Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, held conversations with: ➡️ HE Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue @TeodoroObiang17, Vice-President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea ➡️ Johan Borgstam @JBorgstam, European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region @EUSR_GL #UAExUNGA81
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On the margins of #UNGA81, H.E. Amb. Liberata Mulamula, AU Special Envoy on #WPS, met with H.E. Amb. Johan Borgstam, EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region (@EUSR_GL), and Mr. Alexandre Liebeskind, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (@hdcentre).
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@EUSR_GL @JBorgstam engages at #UNGA81 in high level discussion on durable solutions to displacement led by @IOMchief Amy Pope. 🇪🇺 message: National ownership, community inclusion & flexible financing crucial. @EUSR_GL refers to own exchanges with IDPs - their voices are critical
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EUSR Great Lakes retweeted
The full implementation of the 2025 peace agreement between #DRC and #Rwanda is key to stop the fighting in Eastern DRC - my main message today to FM @Onduhungirehe 🇷🇼 together with EUSR @JBorgstam. It is in our interest to further build the partnership between the EU and Rwanda.
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Exchanged with @EUSR_GL @JBorgstam @NRC_Norway & key stakeholders on how to safeguard full respect of IHL in context of growing use of drones in the Great Lakes. Protection of civilians, humanitarian aid workers & safeguarding humanitarian space is crucial.
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🇨🇩🇺🇳 New York | 21 septembre 2026 En marge de la 81ᵉ session de l’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies, S.E. Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (@RDCongoMAE), Ministre d’État, Ministre des Affaires étrangères, a pris part à l’événement de haut niveau « Promouvoir l’Agenda Femmes, Paix et Sécurité dans les processus de paix dans la région des Grands Lacs ». Cette rencontre de haut niveau vise notamment à réaffirmer le soutien à une solution politique à la crise dans l’Est de la RDC, à promouvoir la participation pleine et significative des femmes aux processus de paix et à formuler des recommandations concrètes pour renforcer leur place dans les négociations, les mécanismes de suivi des cessez-le-feu et la mise en œuvre des accords de paix. Elle a notamment réuni S.M. la Reine Mathilde de Belgique, Défenseure des Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies, Mme Amina J. Mohammed, Vice-Secrétaire générale de l’ONU, S.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, S.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, Président de la République du Burundi, ainsi que de hauts représentants de l’ONU, de l’UA, de l’UE, de la MONUSCO, d’ONU Femmes et de la CIRGL. @Presidence_RDC @PrimatureRDC @Com_mediasRDC
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EUSR Great Lakes retweeted
Today I had a productive meeting with Mr. Johan Borgstam the European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region. The EU is a valuable partner in our quest for regional integration.
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Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and building more inclusive, resilient, and peaceful societies. #UNGA81 #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS #GenderEquality #Peacebuilding #Leadership
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2/3 The engaging discussions highlighted the need to accelerate investments in women's leadership, strengthen protection mechanisms, and ensure the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in peace and security processes.
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1/3 The High-Level Side Event on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on the margins of UNGA81 in New York brought together leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and partners to reaffirm the critical role of women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
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EUSR @JBorgstam co-hosting together with AU and UN partners the UNGA 81 High-Level Side Event "Advancing Women Peace and Security Agenda in Peace Efforts for the Great Lakes region". EU places the WPS Agenda at the heart of its engagement in the GLR.
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EUSR Great Lakes retweeted
To conclude #UNPeacebuildingWeek, I highlight EU's efforts to support peacebuilding in Africa's Great Lakes region. Together with @EUSR_GL, we reaffirm that regional dialogue, accountability & the protection of civilians are essential for lasting peace. link.europa.eu/PcBQMm
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The 7th Retreat of Stakeholders and Experts on the #GreatLakes region opened today in Nairobi, co-organized by🇨🇭@SwissPeaceHR and 🇺🇳 @un_greatlakes
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A pleasure to host @JBorgstam in Rwanda on his 7th visit! His visit highlight the value of continued engagement to advance peace & security in the Great Lakes region &the implementation of the Peace Agreements. 🙏🏽@UrugwiroVillage @RwandaGov for substantial meetings!
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