Rwanda-Congo Regional Economic Integration: A New Era of Cooperation
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached an agreement on a regional economic integration framework, following a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. The agreement focuses on cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and mineral supply chains, with plans to finalize the framework with input from the private sector and civil society.
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed on an outline for a regional economic integration framework, a move aimed at bolstering peace and economic cooperation. This development was announced by the U.S. State Department after an initial agreement was brokered in Washington.
The peace deal, negotiated last June under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, seeks to end hostilities that have devastated the region and to boost Western investment. As a result, both Congo and Rwanda are committed to a 90-day timeline to initiate the integration framework, further opening opportunities in mineral-rich regions.
Both nations assert their sovereign rights over natural resource exploitation and have committed to enhancing mineral processing and transformation capacities. Additionally, they are focused on connecting new infrastructure to the Lobito Corridor, signaling increased collaboration to leverage the region's resources while reducing dependence on Chinese influence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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