United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed strong support for the peace agreement signed on Friday in Washington, D.C., between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
In a statement, Guterres described the accord as an important milestone toward reducing tensions and promoting peace and stability in eastern DRC and the broader Great Lakes region.
He acknowledged the role of the United States in facilitating the negotiations, alongside efforts by Qatar and African Union mediator President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo. Guterres also recognized the involvement of the five co-facilitators appointed by the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community.
Guterres called on both parties to fully uphold the terms of the peace agreement, as outlined in UN Security Council resolution 2773 (2025), which includes a commitment to cease hostilities and implement all agreed measures.
The UN, including its peacekeeping mission in Congo (MONUSCO), remains committed to supporting the agreement’s execution in close coordination with the African Union and other regional and international partners, Guterres affirmed.
The foreign ministers of the DRC and Rwanda signed the agreement during a ceremony attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The deal aims to bring an end to years of conflict that, according to the UN, has displaced over 7.8 million people.