Heads of state attending the 24th France-Africa Summit in France
on Friday expressed their "profound concern" regarding the crisis
in Guinea, which "damaged public safety and threatened regional
stability."
The heads of state or government condemned violence, described
themselves as moved by the great number of "innocent victims" and
expressed their worries concerning the worsening of the security
situation in Guinea, according to a declaration published at the
end of the summit.
They also appealed to the Guinean authorities responsible for
public order to demonstrate restraint and responsibility and honor
their commitment to the Jan. 2 agreement signed with labor unions
in order to preserve "peace and security" for all Guinean people by
"upholding democratic principles."
The heads of states voiced support for the efforts of the
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African
Union in the search for a solution to the crisis.
The 24th France-Africa summit came to an end in Cannes on
Friday. The next summit will be held in Egypt.
(Xinhua News Agency February 17, 2007)
