**Fatshimetrie: A new chapter in relations between the DRC and Rwanda is on the horizon**
As part of the resolution of tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, a major diplomatic event is being prepared: a meeting between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Luanda, Angola. This new round of negotiations, mediated by Angolan President João Lourenço, raises many hopes for the prospect of an easing of relations between these two neighboring nations.
The Congolese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba, expressed the importance of the commitments that will be made during this meeting. She also emphasizes the crucial role of the international community in ensuring that these commitments are respected, thus calling for accountability from all actors involved.
This meeting in Luanda takes place in a context marked by the presence of the M23 rebel group, accused of receiving support from Rwanda and of controlling part of the North Kivu province for several years. Requests for direct negotiations by the M23 have been systematically rejected by the Congolese government. Therefore, hope now lies in finding a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to this persistent conflict.
It is undeniable that this meeting between Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame is of paramount importance for the future of relations between the DRC and Rwanda, as well as for the stability of the Great Lakes region in Africa. The decisions that will result from it will have a significant impact on the political and diplomatic trajectory of these two countries and on the resolution of ongoing conflicts.
In conclusion, the meeting planned in Luanda represents a major turning point in the efforts to restore mutual trust and build strong cooperative relations between the DRC and Rwanda. The path to a peaceful resolution of tensions and differences is still long, but this renewed dialogue offers a glimmer of hope for a better future in this strategic region of Africa. The international community, regional actors and the populations concerned will closely follow the outcome of this crucial meeting.