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State Department hails DRC–Rwanda peace agreement; Rubio to host Quad ministers on Indo‑Pacific cooperation
Summary
The State Department spokesperson said Secretary Rubio and senior advisers hosted a ministerial signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda on June 27 and that Secretary Rubio will host Quad counterparts from Australia, India and Japan to reaffirm Indo‑Pacific cooperation.
The State Department spokesperson said Secretary Rubio, undersecretary Allison (surname not specified in transcript) and senior adviser Masad Bolos hosted a ministerial signing of a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda on June 27.
The spokesperson described the accord as "a historic milestone for the Great Lakes region, bringing an end to a 30 year war," and said the United States, in coordination with the African Union, Qatar and Togo, would continue to support full implementation of the deal.
On regional diplomacy, the spokesperson said Secretary Rubio would host his Quad counterparts from Australia, India and Japan the following day in Washington "to reaffirm our shared commitment to a free and open Indo Pacific," and to discuss sovereignty, maritime security and resilient supply chains.
Why it matters: The DRC–Rwanda agreement and the Quad meeting signal U.S. diplomatic activity aimed at regional stability in Africa and the Indo‑Pacific. The State Department framed both as elements of a broader strategy of diplomatic engagement.
Details and limits: The spokesperson identified coordinating partners (African Union, Qatar, Togo) and listed priorities for the Quad meeting (sovereignty, maritime security, supply chains) but did not provide an implementation timetable or specific U.S. commitments tied to the DRC–Rwanda agreement.
Ending: The spokesperson presented the events as part of a larger administration agenda of diplomacy coupled with security measures.
