Rwandan Minister Hails Trump's Role in Historic Congo-Rwanda Peace Accord

Washington D.C. – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, Vincent Biruta, expressed profound gratitude to President Trump today for his pivotal role in brokering a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The accord seeks to resolve a conflict that has plagued the region for three decades. Speaking at a press conference, Minister Biruta stated, "Many mediations and facilitations in the past have failed, but none of them succeeded. We believe that it's because of your leadership and your steadfast commitment to this process." He underscored that this new approach includes a focus on regional economic integration, which is crucial for both nations to work together. "This is a very rich region with cross-border trade, with minerals, with natural wealth," Biruta noted, emphasizing the potential for shared prosperity. He further stressed the necessity of continued United States involvement for the successful implementation of the agreement. "Today we signed, but now there is, we need to implement what we have signed in order to open this new era you were talking about, of prosperity, so that we can reap the economic dividend of peace." The Minister concluded by reiterating the importance of sustained US commitment, stating, "It's important for the United States to stay committed, because today we signed, but now we need to implement what we have signed to open this new era of prosperity, so that we can reap the economic benefits of peace." This agreement marks a significant step towards stability and economic growth in the Great Lakes region of Africa.