You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. The United States Welcomes the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Representatives of Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, Facilitated by the State of Qatar  07/19/2025 11:59 AM EDT Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…The United States Welcomes the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Representatives of Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, Facilitated by the State of Qatar  hide The United States Welcomes the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Representatives of Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, Facilitated by the State of Qatar  Press Statement July 19, 2025 The United States welcomes the signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and representatives of Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, facilitated by the State of Qatar, and observed by the United States. We commend the Parties for taking this meaningful step toward advancing lasting peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. We express our sincere gratitude to the State of Qatar for its critical role in facilitating this process.  Qatar's leadership and dedication to fostering dialogue between the DRC and M23 have been instrumental in supporting a peaceful resolution to the conflict. This achievement builds upon the Peace Agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda on June 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and complements the broader efforts to advance durable peace and prosperity in the region. The United States encourages the parties to uphold their commitments under the Declaration of Principles and continue discussions required to reach a full peace agreement.  The United States remains committed to driving progress toward a peace in eastern DRC that results in the restoration of DRC authority and inclusive governance that allows for the people of the region to return home and realize a more prosperous future. Tags Bureau of African Affairs Democratic Republic of the Congo Office of the Spokesperson Peace and Peace Processes Stay connected with the Department of State:          Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe-All Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520