The UN has said it has begun discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo government on withdrawing peacekeeping troops. The UN's mission in the country, Monuc, has the largest number of peacekeepers of any UN operation worldwide. Its current mandate is due to expire at the end of May and the new one will include an exit strategy. The announcement was made by UN Under Secretary-General Alain le Roy after a meeting with Congolese President Joseph Kabila.<br/>