The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, yesterday joined the US Secretary of State, H.E. Marco Rubio, H.E. M. Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State of the State of Qatar, & H.E. Robert Dussey, Foreign Minister of Togo, in witnessing the signing of a peace agreement between the foreign ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, held in Washington D.C.

He welcomed this significant milestone & commended all efforts aimed at advancing peace, stability, & reconciliation in the region.
The Chairperson acknowledged that the agreement complements, & reinforces the AU's ongoing diplomatic efforts, as well as those led by the East African Community (EAC) & the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

He further appreciated the constructive & supportive role played by the US & the State of Qatar in facilitating dialogue & consensus that led to this development, saying such international partnerships, anchored in African-led frameworks & priorities, are vital to achieving durable solutions