Essy described Wednesday's signing in Sun City, South Africa as a "major even in the peace and reconciliation process" in DRC, where war broke out in 1998, embroiling half a dozen other countries at its height.
The so called Inter-Congolese Dialogue ended with texts providing for a government of national unity, a new constitution and the first democratic elections for more than forty years.
Essy said the development was an "important milestone on the road to establishing a new politial order" in the DRC.
But he stressed it was only one step and that there was much work to do.
Essy called "on all Congolese parties to show more evidence of their political will, courage and sacrifice to make good their pledges to the people of Congo and the world." He went on to urge the international community to stick with the peace process until its conclusion.
The next step is due to take place Sunday, when DRC President Joseph Kabila is set to promulgate the consitution - Sapa-AFP
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