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    "id": 247138,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs",
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        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise in support of this Motion on behalf of the Government. It flows very logically with the Motion on the Reports on the Pan-African Parliament, which we have just adopted. This Motion is about forging stronger links and co-operation with our neighbours for the mutual benefits of our people. I have seen the recommendations of the Committee, that the Government should invite His Excellency the President of the DRC, President Kabila, to make an official visit here to strengthen our political, economic, security and cultural co-operation. There is also the recommendation that the Minister for Foreign Affairs should officially visit DRC to affirm Kenya's recognition of the Government there and enhance our bilateral co-operation, and that the joint commission between Kenya and DRC be revived as soon possible to explore opportunities for co-operation in trade, tourism, infrastructure and agricultural interests. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, a further recommendation is that we should support the transitional process in DRC. This will include many areas such as training of the military personnel, police officers, electoral officers and many others. We support this Motion. It is in our interests and in the interests of the continent that we forge greater links. I commend this Committee for making these visits and we will look into accelerating the implementation of its recommendations. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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