06/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - EU High Representative for the CFSP Javier Solana welcomed the nomination of the new Congolese government on 5 February. “The Democratic Republic of Congo hereby regains its rightful place at the centre of the African continent”, he said in a press release. “The EU, which has accompanied the country in its efforts to recover its sovereignty and re-engage with democracy, will remain by its side. It will not fail in its efforts to increase cooperation, in all areas and with complete transparency, with the new Congolese authorities, and to consolidate the peace in DRC and the unity of the Congolese people”, Mr Solana continued. (hb)