SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO AND THE GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA

Bujumbura, Burundi 26^th April 2025 – The secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) welcomes the signing of the declaration of principles between the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Washington on 25^th April 2025 and expresses sincere appreciation to the Government of the United States of America for its pivotal role in facilitating signing said declaration. This declaration marks a significant advancement, founded upon six interrelated pillars designed to promote peace, stability, and integrated economic development within the eastern region of the DRC. Such endeavours are crucial in … (Download full statement)