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DRC and Rwanda sign U.S.-hosted Declaration of Principles for peace in eastern DRC
Summary
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a Declaration of Principles addressing sovereignty, security, displaced persons and regional economic integration at a U.S.-hosted ceremony. U.S. officials and regional partners were cited as supporting follow-up work toward a comprehensive peace agreement.
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda signed a Declaration of Principles aimed at advancing peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo during a U.S.-hosted ceremony, officials said.
The declaration commits the parties to “mutual recognition of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” addressing security concerns, promoting regional economic integration, facilitating the return of displaced persons and drafting a comprehensive peace agreement, a U.S. representative said at the event.
The declaration “establishes a fundamental understanding of regional governance, security, economic frameworks,” the U.S. Secretary of State (name not specified in the transcript) said,…
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