President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Dec. 4 to sign a peace agreement reached earlier this year, the White House said.
The agreement, dubbed the “Washington Accords,” was signed by both nations’ foreign ministers in June. The meeting is also expected to build on the economic framework outlined in August and November for regional economic integration.
Both countries have agreed to respect each other’s borders, commit to not supporting any armed groups, and focus on growing trade and investment opportunities in the region. They will also cooperate to establish a joint security apparatus to neutralize future efforts by warring militias….