ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ welcomes Rwanda, DRC declaration to draft peace deal

The Saudi national flag flutters at the historical site of al-Tarif in Diriyah district. (File/AFP)
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RIYADH: ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ has welcomed the signing of a declaration of principles between the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it appreciated the diplomatic efforts made by the two sides and looked forward to their commitment to the declaration, which would enhance security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The foreign ministers of Rwanda and the DRC signed a declaration at the US State Department on Friday. They agreed to draft a peace deal by May 2, respecting each other’s sovereignty and refraining from supporting armed groups after fighting resumed in the DRC’s mineral-rich east in October.