UAE welcomes ceasefire between Rwanda and the DR Congo

Fri 02/8/2024
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The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the ceasefire announcement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, in North Kivu region, east of the DR Congo. 

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the deep-rooted historic ties between the UAE and the African continent, and commended the endeavors  of the Republic of Angola and the African Union that led to securing this agreement, emphasizing the importance of this step in establishing  security, stability and prosperity in the region. 

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan highlighted the necessity of adhering to a permanent ceasefire to benefit both sides, reaffirming the importance of committing to a diplomatic solution through dialogue, to build bridges of trust and secure a sustainable peace to achieve the aspirations for stability and prosperity of both African countries and their peoples.

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