President João Lourenço who was designated as a mediator on the tension between Rwanda and DRC hosted the head of states for a summit on Wednesday 6th July 2022 in Angola.
It takes place amidst escalating tension between both countries where Tshisekedi warned of a war with Rwanda if it continues backing M23 rebel group. However, Rwanda has repeatedly rejected allegations of supporting M23.
The discussions held on Wednesday were wrapped up with consensus to concert efforts aimed at calming tensions between both countries to turn a new page for relations.
DRC’s Presidency has announced that relations will be normalized through ‘Luanda mechanism’ aligning with activities of the joint commission between both countries which has not organized a meeting for several years.
The first meeting of the commission is due on 12th July 2022 in Luanda, Angola. It is aimed at restoring peace between both countries through diplomatic process.
Regarding M23, the heads of state resolved that the rebel group must lay down arms and withdraw from captured areas.
Meanwhile, all mining activities in DRC must be carried out with respect to national sovereignty.
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