Officials from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Uganda gathered in Uganda’s Koboko District to strengthen cross-border relations and promote peace.
Morobo County Commissioner Charles Data Bullen emphasized the importance of continuous dialogue, citing Uganda’s development as a model for the region.
He noted that despite the DRC having vast land, South Sudan being second, and Uganda being the smallest, Uganda’s development outpaced the others, and they could learn from it.
The meeting, funded by the European Union, aims to resolve border disputes and enhance cooperation.
Chukia David Likambo, the Kakwa chief of the Kumuro border region in the DRC, also welcomed the visit, urging authorities in all three countries to promote unity and cooperation to reduce border conflicts.
Patrick Bongo, a representative of Cities Alliance, explained that the project aims to resolve border disputes and that the meeting’s outcomes had been documented for further review by the EU.
The region has seen an influx of migrants from both the DRC and South Sudan, making this cooperation crucial for regional stability.
