05.12.2025 00:00
A peace agreement was signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement not only brings an end to years of conflict but also opens the door to economic cooperation.
Under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump, a peace agreement was signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the U.S. Peace Institute.
RWANDA AND CONGO MAKE PEACE UNDER TRUMP'S MEDIATION
The long-standing conflicts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have come to an end under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump met with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Washington, D.C. After the meeting, the leaders proceeded to the Peace Institute. Tshisekedi and Kagame signed a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo under Trump's mediation.
"THE EIGHTH WAR WE HAVE ENDED"
In a statement at the ceremony, Trump said, "For more than thirty years, one of the world's worst conflicts has been ongoing in eastern Congo. Millions of people have tragically died, it has gone on forever, and countless people have been displaced from their homes. Families have been shattered. This was a disaster. This was the eighth war we have ended in less than a year. Thanks to the efforts of Secretary Rubio and Mr. Boulos, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached a historic agreement to move towards peace. They initiated the process. I spoke with some key representatives here, and we have started a great process that will be known as the Washington Agreements, which formalizes the conditions agreed upon in June, including a permanent ceasefire, the disarmament of non-state actors, provisions for refugees to return home, and justice and accountability for those committing illegal atrocities," he said.
"WE WILL FULFILL OUR COMMITMENTS"
Trump stated that the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have decided to integrate their economies more closely instead of fighting, saying, "I have great confidence in both leaders. We will fulfill these commitments. I know they will also fulfill their commitments, implement the agreement, and create a much brighter future for their people and the heroes in their countries."
Trump noted that the agreement would provide critical access to minerals for the U.S., stating, "We will send some of our largest and most important companies to these two countries. We will take advantage of rare earth elements and some assets, we will pay, and everyone will make a lot of money."
The agreement signed today complements the agreement signed at the ministerial level on June 27, also under U.S. mediation. The initial agreement was recorded as an important step in ending deadly conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and securing the mineral supply chain. The signing ceremony in June took place in the State Department's Treaty Room, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, between the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With the agreement made today at the leaders' level, the peace process between the two countries has diplomatically moved to a new stage.