Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
Description
On December 4, President Donald J. Trump hosted the signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda. This historic instrument reinforces commitments to end decades of conflict, foster economic cooperation, and build a foundation for lasting peace.
The Washington Accords reaffirm the parties’ commitment to implement the Peace Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, agreed to in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2025, and achieve the vision of the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF) to create a bold roadmap for peace, security, and unprecedented economic growth.
President Felix Tshisekedi signed on behalf of the Government of the DRC, and President Paul Kagame signed on behalf of the Government of Rwanda.
Quotes
“We are bringing together two critical partners to end decades of conflict, look forward, and build a lasting foundation for security and massive economic growth.”- President Donald J. Trump
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo signs this agreement with the firm expectation that our territorial integrity will be unconditionally respected, and that the modern scourge of foreign-backed stability in our eastern provinces will finally come to an absolute end.” – President Felix Tshisekedi
“We welcome this United States-brokered roadmap. True prosperity in the Great Lakes region can only be achieved when we shift our collective energies away from security dilemmas and toward joint economic progress and secure borders.” – President Paul Kagame
News
- Joint Statement on the Fifth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
- Joint Statement by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Rwanda on Advancing the Washington Accords
- Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with DRC Foreign Minister Kayikwamba Wagner
- Signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda
- Joint Statement on the Inaugural Joint Oversight Committee Meeting for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
- Peace Agreement Signing Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Signing of the DRC-Rwanda Peace Agreement
- The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda
- Declaration of Principles
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