United Nations Secretary-General said he was "deeply alarmed by the escalation in violence in South Kivu and its humanitarian consequences," citing "the displacement of over 200,000 people since the December 2." He strongly condemned what the transcript records as "the offensive by the AFC m 23" in multiple localities and said the attacks have produced civilian casualties.

The Secretary-General called for an "immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities," explicitly linking that demand to "Security Council resolution 27 73." He warned the escalation "risk[s] seriously undermining efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution of the crisis" and said it "increases the risk of a broader regional conflagration."

He urged parties to honor earlier negotiated agreements, citing the "Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity" signed "on the December 4" and the "Doha framework for a comprehensive peace agreement of November 15." He said the United Nations is "fully mobilized to work with partners to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need" and reiterated his readiness "to continue supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts to restore peace in Eastern Democratic Republic Of The Congo and the region."

The Secretary-General framed UN action as being taken "in line with the peace, security, and co cooperation framework for the Democratic Republic Of The Congo and the region." The statement did not identify any specific new UN deployments or funding figures, and it did not record any response from the parties accused of carrying out the offensive. The Secretary-General concluded by renewing the call for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to abide by their commitments under the named agreements."