Kagame addresses the audience at the 2025 Global Gateway Forum, emphasizing regional cooperation and development.
Rwanda says it is prepared to roll back its “defensive measures” along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if Kinshasa fulfills its commitments under a recent peace agreement aimed at easing regional tensions. Speaking at a diplomatic event, President Paul Kagame said Rwanda’s security posture is tied to concerns about armed groups operating in eastern Congo—particularly the FDLR militia, which Kigali views as a major threat. Kagame stressed that Rwanda’s actions are intended to protect its borders and could be scaled back if the DRC implements the obligations outlined in the Washington peace accords, a US-mediated deal signed in 2025 to reduce conflict in the volatile region. The agreement calls for steps including addressing armed groups and improving security cooperation.
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