Diaspora, Africa – (African Boulevard News) – President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo has called for peace to prevail in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. He implored African leaders not to remain silent and watch as the war lingers on. President Nguesso made the call after he received the credentials of the Russian Ambassador to Congo, Aleksandr Surikov.
In a statement released by his office, the Congolese leader emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. He stated that Africa could not afford to remain aloof while such a conflict is raging on. President Nguesso further noted that the crisis had far-reaching implications and could have a devastating effect on global peace and security.
The Congolese leader underscored the need for dialogue to solve the crisis in Ukraine. He cited the 2015 peace agreement in Minsk as a possible blueprint for resolving the conflict. President Nguesso urged all parties involved to embrace dialogue as a means of finding a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
“It is essential that all parties embrace dialogue and come to a peaceful resolution on the conflict. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has far-reaching implications, and we must act fast to resolve it before it escalates,” he said.
President Nguesso also stated that a few heads of state, one from each Central African sub-region, including the current President of the African Union, and five or six other heads of state could travel to Ukraine to aid in a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The call for peace by President Nguesso has been met with widespread condemnation of the violence in Ukraine. Many experts have hailed the Congolese president’s call for dialogue, noting that it is the only way to avert a looming humanitarian crisis.
According to the Africanews.com report, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which started in February 2014, has resulted in the death of over 13,000 people. As the conflict continues to escalate, it is essential for all parties involved to embrace dialogue and end the crisis.
In conclusion, the call for peace by President Nguesso in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is a step in the right direction. It is essential for all parties to embrace dialogue and find a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has far-reaching implications and could threaten global peace and security. African leaders must not remain silent but instead lend their voices to find a lasting solution to the conflict.
