Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Rwanda Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo, facilitated by the United States of America.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's hope that the agreement would fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the two peoples for development and prosperity, in addition to benefiting regional and international security and peace.

The ministry commended the diplomatic efforts and constructive role played by the United States of America and Qatar in brokering the peace deal.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing of the peace agreement by Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and her Rwandan counterpart Olivier Nduhungirehe in Washington on Friday.