Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Qatar Participates In Signing Ceremony Of Peace Agreement Between Rwanda, DR Congo


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA

Washington: The State of Qatar participated in the signing ceremony of the Peace Agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which took place in Washington today. The peace deal was facilitated by the United States of America.

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi represented the State of Qatar at the signing ceremony.

In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on this occasion, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's welcome of the conclusion of this Agreement, as well as its commendation of the sincere will and genuine commitment demonstrated by both parties to the approach of peaceful and diplomatic solutions.

His Excellency also expressed Qatar's pride in contributing positively to facilitating the achievement of this agreement through hosting several negotiation sessions between the two parties, as a result of Doha's hosting of the trilateral meeting between HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani; HE President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame and HE President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi on March 18, 2025, which constituted a significant milestone for direct dialogue and confidence-building between the two sides.

His Excellency commended the constructive role played by the United States of America in completing these efforts and reaching this significant Agreement, which is expected to enhance security and stability in the Great Lakes region.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these efforts are in support of the African Union's mediation and the outcomes of the Joint Summit of the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community, which was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on February 8, 2025. In this regard, he expressed the State of Qatar's full readiness to collaborate with all regional and international partners to achieve lasting peace that benefits the peoples of the region.

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