The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda reached an agreement to sign a peace treaty, which is scheduled to take place on June 27, 2025, in Washington.
Preliminary negotiations have already taken place, mediated by the United States. These involved U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Congolese Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungire. These officials are scheduled to sign the final agreement at a ceremony at the U.S. State Department.
The treaty aims to end the protracted conflict in eastern Congo. Its key provisions include respect for territorial integrity, cessation of hostilities, and disarmament of non-state armed groups.
The agreement creates opportunities for investment in a region rich in strategic minerals. The international community, including the UN, has supported this important step towards peace.