Washington, December 04 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the signing ceremony of the historic Peace and Economic Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, hosted today by the Government of the United States of America in Washington.

The State of Qatar was represented at the ceremony by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.

The agreement represents an important step toward ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, strengthening regional stability, and enhancing cooperation in East and Central Africa.

It also comes as a continuation of previous agreements that the State of Qatar and the United States helped facilitate and strengthen, including the Washington Agreement signed on Jun. 27 of 2025, the Doha Declaration of Principles signed on Jul. 19 of 2025 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the March 23 Movement (M23), and the Doha Framework Peace Agreement signed on Nov. 15 of 2025 between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (M23). The latter established several protocols covering access to humanitarian aid, the restoration of state authority, and a pathway toward a comprehensive, peaceful settlement.

In this context, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed, in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the State of Qatar’s continued support for mediation efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, and development in the region, stressing the importance of constructive engagement and adherence to the implementation of all agreed commitments.

His Excellency expressed the State of Qatar’s deep appreciation for the cooperation shown by all parties throughout the negotiation process, underscoring the importance of effective and sustainable implementation on the ground to ensure the protection of civilians and the creation of favorable conditions for economic growth and improved living standards in the affected areas.

His Excellency reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm position that dialogue remains the foundation for achieving sustainable peace, noting Qatar’s commitment to work closely with regional and international partners to support the next phases of this process.

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed the State of Qatar’s full appreciation to HE President of the friendly United States of America Donald Trump and to representatives of the US Department of State, for their tireless efforts in creating the right conditions to advance the negotiations and reach this agreement, as well as for their continued support of the peace process through dialogue and peaceful means. (QNA)