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Depu
ty President Jacob Zuma is facilitating the Burundi power
sharing talks aimed at restoring lasting peace in the Great Lakes
Region. The talks began on Tuesday in an undisclosed venue in North
West province between the Transitional Government of Burundi led by
President Domitien Ndayizeye and the CNDD-FDD movement of Pierre
Nkurunziza.
Lakela Kaunda, Zuma spokesperson said the talks were aimed at
implementing the cease-fire agreement signed in December 2002. In
terms of the ceasefire agreement, the CNDD-FDD is to participate in
the transitional institutions of Burundi such as the government,
national assembly and security apparatus. The implementation talks
are aimed at working out the areas of participation and
integration. Zuma has so far expressed his satisfaction with the
progress made so far, regarding attaining peace in the region.
Kaunda said the two parties presented their respective ideas on
power sharing and transformation of the military, and 'these need
to be harmonised to arrive at a common workable agreement.'
“The Deputy President is encouraged by the commitment
displayed by the two parties, and is confident that the issues
being discussed will be finalised soon to further advance the
implementation process,” said Kaunda.
The talks are scheduled to end tomorrow. – BuaNews.
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