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U.S. says ministerial signing marked milestone in DRC–Rwanda talks
Summary
The State Department said Secretary Rubio and partners hosted a ministerial signing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, calling it a historic milestone and pledging continued U.S. support for implementation.
The State Department said Monday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior U.S. officials hosted a ministerial signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda.
A spokesperson said Secretary Rubio, “under secretary Lisonbee” and a senior adviser hosted the ministerial signing and described the agreement as a “landmark peace agreement,” calling it “a historic milestone for the Great Lakes region.” The spokesperson said the United States, in coordination with the African Union, Qatar and Togo, will support full implementation of the deal.
The spokesperson framed the announcement as part of a broader U.S. diplomatic agenda, saying the administration will continue supporting the agreement with partner organizations. The briefing did not provide the text of the agreement, a timeline for implementation, or details on specific U.S. commitments or funding to support implementation.
