Rwanda on Saturday hailed the signing in Doha of a declaration of ideas between the Democratic Republic of Congo and a coalition of assorted insurgent teams that features M23 (AFC/M23), as a major step ahead in the direction of peaceable decision of the battle in japanese Congo.
The declaration of ideas was signed earlier on Saturday by representatives from each events, following weeks of diplomatic engagement.
A press release by Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry mentioned the settlement is in assist of a pathway to a complete peace deal facilitated by Qatar.
“Today’s declaration in Doha is a significant step forward towards the peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern DRC, by addressing the root causes of the conflict and restoring security and stability in our region,” the assertion mentioned.
Rwanda counseled Qatar’s mediation function in addition to US assist, which it mentioned builds on the efforts of the African Union in addition to different regional blocs’ initiatives.
“We all have to support continuation of progress to the conclusion. Rwanda remains committed to contributing to sustainable peace as well as economic development in the Great Lakes region,” it mentioned.
Saturday’s deal got here weeks after Rwanda signed a peace settlement with Congo on June 27, in Washington, which raises hopes of ending the extraordinary preventing in japanese Congo.
Congo and Western nations accuse Rwanda of backing M23 rebels since its resurgence in 2021, a cost Rwanda constantly denies.
The insurgent group on the middle of battle in japanese Congo controls vital territory together with the provincial capitals of Goma and Bukavu seized early this yr.
Source: www.anews.com.tr