In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the situation remains tense with the resurgence of the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda. Despite the continuation of clashes, the Congolese government favors the diplomatic route to restore peace and security in the region.
In a recent statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DRC, Christophe Lutundula, underlines the importance of diplomacy as a support for the country’s internal efforts. He recognizes that the resolution of this conflict does not depend only on external interventions, but also on internal actions, particularly on the military level. Lutundula insists on the crucial role of the International Community, despite the slowness and complexities of the interests at stake.
The minister also highlights the impact of diplomatic prowess on Rwanda, a country involved in the conflict. He calls for patience and confidence in a positive outcome of the war, recalling the importance of the actions undertaken by President Félix Tshisekedi.
Since 2021, the M23 rebels have controlled several areas of the North Kivu province, with the support of Paul Kagame. They are demanding a direct dialogue with Kinshasa, which the Congolese government rejects, preferring to discuss directly with Kagame, whom it considers the godfather of the M23.
With this in mind, diplomatic meetings between the heads of state of the DRC, Rwanda and Angola took place to try to resolve the crisis. Paul Kagame agreed to meet Félix Tshisekedi to discuss the tense situation between the two countries and the rebellion in the DRC.
The search for a peaceful solution to this regional conflict remains a priority for the DRC and its international partners, in the hope of restoring stability and security in the east of the country.