June 30, 1997
To the Board of Étudiant(e)s congolais(es) progressistes (ECP)Dear friends,
The Executive Secretariat of the International Union of Students (IUS) is happy to share with you the vision that you have constructed for a democratic Congo in which shall prevail peace, development and equity for all its people. Your struggle over the years together with other democratic forces for the realisation of this vision is testimony to the role of students as building blocks and catalysts of change. We are therefore happy to note the profound political changes taking place in your country and it is our hope that these changes would provide you with the desired opportunity to further the cause of students and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the world at large.
The road to national reconstruction has never been an easy one and we do recognise that many challenges are yet to confront you in this noble quest. You may, however, rest assured of our moral support and solidarity in our mutual desire for peace, democracy and equal opportunities throughout the African continent and beyond. And please, should you require some consultations or any information from us we shall be only too happy to oblige.
In the meantime, do accept our best regards and assurances of the highest order.
In solidarity,
Zakaria Abdourahamane 
Acting President