Congo, Rwanda Initial Economic Pact in Washington, Advancing Peace Process, Says Statement
09:22 08.11.2025 (Updated: 09:24 08.11.2025)
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Congo, Rwanda Initial Economic Pact in Washington, Advancing Peace Process, Says Statement
"The REIF [Regional Economic Integration Framework] outlines key areas for fostering economic cooperation and development between the two nations," the US State Department said in a statement following a meeting of a joint Congolese-Rwandan oversight committee.
The final signing of the pact, brokered with Trump's involvement, is expected to be conducted by the countries' heads of state at the White House, though a specific date has not been confirmed.
The implementation of this economic framework remains conditional on the satisfactory execution of prior security commitments, including the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo and operations against Congo-based armed group FDLR.
The joint oversight committee acknowledged "lagging progress" on these security measures and committed to redoubling implementation efforts, according to the statement.
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