This evening, President Kagame joined a virtual EAC-SADC summit on the situation in Eastern DRC co-chaired by EAC Chairperson President William Ruto of Kenya and SADC Chairperson President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe. The fruitful joint summit took place in a positive atmosphere where key issues were clarified and leaders committed to a political solution that addresses the security concerns of all parties. The meeting also appointed an inclusive panel of facilitators tasked with fast-tracking the process.

“Rwanda remains concerned about our security, and this must be addressed within the framework of dealing with problems of other countries, including DRC as well. When we talk about sovereignty and territorial integrity, it should mean every country. Every country deserves respect of its territorial integrity or its sovereignty. If you want the war to end, you end the injustice, you end political problems for not only your people, but for others, including neighbors, that are affected. I think we are making progress. We are counting on everyone to help make positive contributions towards ending all of this.” President Kagame | 2nd Joint EAC-SADC Summit on the security situation in Eastern DRC.