United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda, describing it as "an important step toward de-escalation, peace, and stability in eastern DRC and the Great Lakes region." The agreement was signed on Friday, June 27, by Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Congolese counterpart, Thérèse Wagner Kayikwamba, in the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It emphasizes mutual respect for territorial integrity, the cessation of support for armed groups, and

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda, describing it as "an important step toward de-escalation, peace, and stability in eastern DRC and the Great Lakes region." The agreement was signed on Friday, June 27, by Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Congolese counterpart, Thérèse Wagner Kayikwamba, in the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It emphasizes mutual respect for territorial integrity, the cessation of support for armed groups, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Notably, the agreement calls for the neutralization of the FDLR (Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda), a U.S.- and UN-sanctioned militia founded by remnants of those responsible for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The group has posed a persistent threat to Rwanda’s security for nearly 30 years. The accord also establishes a joint security coordination mechanism and an oversight committee to ensure implementation and accountability. Furthermore, it includes commitments to promote regional economic integration and facilitate the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, laying a foundation for lasting peace and shared development. On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, UN Secretary-General Guterres commended the United States for its role in facilitating the negotiations. "I commend the United States for its leadership and all those who helped facilitate this process," he wrote. He added, "The UN remains fully committed to supporting the implementation of the agreement." Many politicians and world leaders have praised the agreement, which is expected to restore peace and stability in the Great Lakes region.

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