After three days of peace talks led by @US_SrAdvisorAF, I was honored to witness the initialing of the peace agreement text by the DRC and Rwanda delegations. This week’s talks built on momentum following the April 25 signing of the Declaration of Principles hosted by @SecRubio. We look forward to the Ministerial signing of the peace agreement in Washington on June 27 and subsequent timely implementation.
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Last week's signing of the Declaration of Principles was the first step towards pursuit of lasting peace between the DRC and Rwanda. We will continue to work together with both parties to come to an agreement.
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State Department Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos met President Tshisekedi today in Kinshasa to discuss ways to enhance our bilateral partnership and make both our countries more prosperous, including by boosting U.S. private sector investment in the DRC and working with partners to bring a durable peace to the east that respects the DRC's territorial integrity.
Welcome to Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos! SA Boulos is getting right to work promoting U.S. interests, starting with a trip to the region this week with stops in DRC, Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda. More to come.
The United States welcomes the recently announced agreement between the Syrian interim authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate the northeast into a unified Syria.
The United States reaffirms its support for a political transition that demonstrates credible, non-sectarian governance as the best path to avoid further conflict.
We will continue to watch the decisions made by the interim authorities, noting with concern the recent deadly violence against minorities.
Today was a good day for peace. Thanks to @POTUS's leadership and under the gracious hospitality of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, we are one step closer to restoring durable peace for Ukraine. The ball is now in Russia's court.
Le Président de la République, @SassouNGuesso_ , a reçu en audience, ce Lundi 24 février 2025, à sa résidence du plateau, Lance Gooden, porteur d’un message du Président américain, Donald Trump à son homologue congolais.