On March 19th, under the mediation of Emir Tamim of Qatar (head of state), Congolese President Tshisekedi held a meeting with Rwandan President Kagame on March 18th local time to discuss the conflict in eastern Congo and issued a joint statement. The statement stated that the heads of state unanimously agreed that it is necessary to continue launching negotiations in Doha to lay a solid foundation for lasting peace. The three heads of state welcomed the progress made in the Luanda and Nairobi processes, as well as the joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SAVC) held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on February 8, 2025, and reiterated that all parties should abide by the summit consensus and immediately and unconditionally cease fire. The three heads of state agreed to continue advancing the Doha talks, laying the foundation for lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region.
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