Trump Backs Peace Accord Signed Between Rwanda, DR Congo
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame formally endorsed the Washington Accord for Peace and Prosperity during a ceremony at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, previously known as the US Institute of Peace, on Thursday.
Their foreign ministers had initially signed the agreement in June following several months of mediation led by the US, the African Union, and Qatar.
Trump highlighted that the signing marked the first occasion to be held in the “spectacular building.”
He remarked, “It’s a great honor… very importantly, we’re settling a war that’s been going on for decades with millions and millions of people killed.”
The US leader also noted that the former adversaries, who had “spent a lot of time killing each other,” will now “spend a lot of time hugging, holding hands, and taking advantage” of the US “economically like every other country does.”
Rwanda’s president commended Trump for adopting an “even-handed” strategy to achieve peace.
Tensions between Rwanda and DR Congo have persisted for decades, fueled by a rebel conflict in eastern Congo that intensified this year.
Kinshasa has frequently accused Kigali of supporting the M23 rebel faction, allegations which the Rwandan authorities have consistently rejected.
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