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State Department says DRC and Rwanda submitted draft inputs under May 2 roadmap after April 25 meeting
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Summary
The State Department said both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met a May 2 deadline to submit draft inputs toward a peace agreement after a foreign ministers' meeting convened April 25; U.S. officials described the submissions as steps toward a roadmap for a durable peace.
The State Department told reporters that, following a meeting convened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on April 25, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a declaration of principles and met a May 2 deadline to submit draft inputs and a roadmap toward a peace agreement.
A State Department spokesperson described the development as "a tremendous achievement" and said both parties had committed to reaching a resolution of the decades‑old conflict, and that the U.S. would build on momentum with African Union partners. The spokesperson also referenced follow‑up meetings by Senior Adviser Massad Boulos in Doha as further steps in the process.
Why it matters: The submissions represent progress on diplomatic timelines agreed in ministerial talks and were presented by U.S. officials as contributing to a roadmap intended to deliver stability and economic recovery for the region. The State Department said it would continue to work with partners to translate the principles into a final agreement.
