On April 25, the Foreign Ministers of the DRC and Rwanda signed a MoU in Washington, facilitated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This agreement focuses on establishing regional economic value chains and attracting US investment, supporting peace and development in the Great Lakes region. While optimistic remarks about a peace agreement were made by both sides ahead of the target date of May 2, concerns about unresolved issues, particularly regarding the M23 rebels' presence, remain. Analysts urge caution, with fears that the USA and Rwanda will benefit most from this agreement, potentially leaving the DRC at a disadvantage.
"We are discussing how to build new regional economic value chains that link our countries, including with American private sector investment," Nduhungirehe said.
"This is a good thing. Nevertheless, we have always deplored Rwanda's deceitful behavior. We want a prosperous, dignified, strong DRC," Misona stated.
"It has not been clearly agreed that the M23 rebels must withdraw from the occupied territories. From the Rwandan point of view, it makes sense to maintain the status quo now because they have a vested interest in it," Kerstan noted.
"It was the US that almost forced this declaration. The main beneficiaries are the USA and Rwanda," warned economist Prof. Nico Omeonga.
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