Macron Welcomes DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement Signed in Washington
French President Macron Commends New DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement and Urges Lasting Commitment
French President Emmanuel Macron reacted publicly to the peace agreement signed in Washington on December 4, 2025, between the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame.
The accord was concluded with the support of international partners and under the auspices of the United States.
In a message posted on his official account, the French Head of State welcomed “a step forward made possible by the commitment of the parties,” while praising the diplomatic efforts carried out by several international actors.
Macron highlighted the contributions of the United States, Qatar, and Togo—the latter acting as mediator on behalf of the African Union—in advancing an agreement presented as an important step toward a durable solution to the long-running conflict in eastern DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.
“I call on all parties to honor their commitments to ensure lasting peace for the populations of eastern DRC and the Great Lakes,” Macron wrote, stressing the importance of effectively implementing the measures agreed by Kinshasa and Kigali.
The French President also recalled France’s continued involvement in regional peace initiatives, noting in particular the Paris conference held on October 30, which focused on the situation in eastern DRC and ongoing stabilization efforts.
He reiterated that France “will remain committed” to supporting international initiatives aimed at consolidating peace and backing diplomatic processes already underway.
The agreement signed in Washington outlines a set of security and political measures intended to help resolve more than three decades of tensions between the two neighboring countries, marked by repeated instability and armed conflict.
Its implementation will be monitored by several international partners, including the United States, the African Union, and the United Nations.
