On April 26th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo issued a statement saying that the country and Rwanda signed a declaration of principles in Washington D.C. to promote peace in eastern Congo and the Great Lakes region of Africa. The statement stated that the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda reaffirm their respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, resolve their differences through peaceful means, promote the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons, and establish a regional economic integration framework. According to the Declaration of Principles, the two countries have committed to drafting a peace agreement before May 2nd.
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