Zambia's foreign minister Joseph Malanji has denied reports that its troops have illegally occupied parts of Congolese territory, and instead accused the Congolese army of carrying out raids on its soil and stealing food from villagers.
He then indicated that the large deployment of Zambian troops along the border with the Congolese territory of Pweto in Haut-Katanga Province, was to tighten security and that there is no intention of starting war with its northern neighbour.
Few days ago the Congolese minister of Interior Gilbert Kankonde , during a cabinet meeting, said that they had received reports of Zambian army planning to occupy parts of Congolese territory; prompting authorities to increase the number of soldiers around the town of Pweto.
Diplomatic talks have been held between the two countries but have so far failed to come up with an amicable solution; the Congolese government is now seeking the intervention of the Southern African Development Community to facilitate further talks. Congolese government spokesperson, Jolino Makelele, expressed his government's desire for talks , saying that it will triumph over war.
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