Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implement the Washington peace and economic cooperation accords with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while also restating its support for the Doha peace process aimed at resolving regional security challenges.
The position was reiterated during a Cabinet meeting held on December 17, 2025, at Village Urugwiro and chaired by President Paul Kagame, where leaders reviewed the agreements signed on December 4, 2025, in Washington, United States.
According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister, Rwanda emphasized its readiness to honor all obligations under the Washington Accords, support the Doha peace track, and continue engaging in talks facilitated by the United States.
“The Cabinet reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to implementing the decisions contained in the Washington Accords, supporting the Doha peace process, and continuing to participate in discussions facilitated by the United States, conducted in an impartial manner and aimed at addressing the security concerns of all parties,” the statement read.
The agreements were signed by President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart, President Félix Tshisekedi, and focus on strengthening economic cooperation and resolving longstanding disputes between the two neighboring countries.
On the same day, Rwanda and the DRC also signed a regional economic development cooperation agreement, brokered with the involvement of the United States, aimed at boosting shared growth and stability.
The peace framework includes joint commitments to dismantle the FDLR terrorist group, which has for years undermined regional security, ease Rwanda’s defensive measures, and facilitate the voluntary return of refugees.
In addition, both countries agreed to pursue key joint projects in areas such as electricity generation, trade-enabling infrastructure, mining and mineral processing, conservation of national parks and tourism development, as well as cooperation in the health sector.
