The negotiators in the Democratic Republic of Congo's "national dialogue" say the parties involved have agreed on the order in which elections should be held, one of the obstacles that had led the only opposition group taking part in the talks to pull out earlier this week.
Suspicions that President Joseph Kabila will try to extend his stay in power beyond a second term, in violation of the constitution, have contributed to a growing political crisis in the country.
Justice Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba said that under the agreement, which has yet to be signed, "presidential, national and provincial elections will all take place on the same day".
Mr Mwamba added that an interim government including opposition members would be formed to help break the deadlock over elections.
Most opposition groups have boycotted the talks, not wishing to lend legitimacy to the process.
Earlier, Amnesty International published a report in which it accused the DR Congo authorities of organising systematic repression of Mr Kabila's opponents:
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