ZumaPresident Jacob Zuma arrived in Luanda, Angola, on Thursday for consultations with Angola President Jos Eduardo dos Santos and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila Kabanga, the presidency said.

“The consultation is a follow-up to a meeting held by the three presidents on March 12 2013 in Luanda,” spokesperson Mac Maharaj said.

“The three heads of state are expected to discuss a range of issues relating to peace and stability in the region, particularly the current peace efforts in the DRC.”

Zuma was accompanied by International Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa, Energy Minister Ben Martins and Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Lechesa Tsenoli.