President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, disclosed, he had a “fruitful conversation” with Antonio Costa, President of the EU Council, on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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| Over 500,000 people have fled their homes in eastern DRC due to intense conflict |
Kagame further disclosed, “we agreed on the need for effective de-escalation and a resolution to the conflict that prioritizes political dialogue and ensures lasting peace.”
The fighting in the eastern region of DRC has forced more than half a million people to flee their homes.
According to President Kagame: “Had a fruitful conversation with President of the EU Council António Costa @eucopresident, where we discussed the situation in DRC and agreed on the need for effective de-escalation and a resolution to the conflict that prioritizes political dialogue and ensures lasting peace.
We stressed the need for all parties associated with finding a solution to be responsible and level-headed, even with the complexity of the problem.
We also exchanged on the ongoing strong cooperation between the European Union and Rwanda across key sectors.”
