Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG)
The International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes region met in Nairobi and Addis Ababa to discuss peace, security, and economic stability. The meetings involved representatives from multiple nations and regional organizations to coordinate support for ongoing mediation efforts in the area.
Why it matters
Coordinated international diplomacy is essential for addressing the complex, multi-faceted conflicts currently affecting the Great Lakes region of Africa.
The United States of America, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, chaired by Sweden, issue the following statement on the situation in the Great Lakes region:
The text is a formal diplomatic statement summarizing meetings and participants without editorializing.
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