Rwanda, DR Congo Vow Efforts to Reduce Regional Tensions
The two-day dialogue, part of a renewed push for diplomacy, took place amid escalating clashes in the mineral-rich eastern regions of DR Congo, where government troops are confronting the M23 rebel group. Kinshasa has frequently accused the rebels of receiving support from Rwanda, a claim Kigali denies.
A joint statement issued by the US State Department indicated that both nations agreed to uphold each other’s sovereignty. Measures outlined include withdrawing forces from sensitive areas and cooperating on cross-border security issues.
“The DRC and Rwanda agreed to a series of coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions and advance progress on the ground… [and] reaffirmed their commitments under the Washington Accords to achieve lasting peace and prosperity in the region,” the statement said.
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