Rwanda’s Parliament has unanimously ratified the peace agreement signed with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on June 27 in Washington, marking a significant step forward in efforts to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries.
The vote took place on Wednesday evening in Kigali following a briefing by Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe.
During his address, the minister reiterated that Rwanda’s defensive measures along the border will only be lifted once the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) militia is dismantled. He outlined the steps necessary to achieve this security goal.
Nduhungirehe also emphasized that Rwanda would not wait passively in the face of potential threats, referencing the devastating events of 1994. He called on international mediators to intensify their efforts to ensure Kinshasa fulfils its obligations under the peace deal brokered by the United States.
The June 27 agreement, facilitated in Washington, was previously approved by Rwanda’s Cabinet and has now advanced through the lower house of Parliament. The next stage is approval by the Rwandan Senate, which will determine its final ratification.
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