The United States has announced that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have entered the final stage of talks to prepare an economic development partnership expected to benefit their citizens as well as the wider region.
U.S. Advisor on Africa Partnerships, Massad Boulos, stated on the morning of October 1, 2025, that he had welcomed delegations from Rwanda and the DRC to begin the last phase of discussions on the economic cooperation project.
Boulos explained that the Rwanda DRC partnership will focus on sectors including energy, infrastructure, mineral mining, health, trade, and tourism creating opportunities for jobs and development for the people.
This economic cooperation project builds on the peace agreement signed between Rwanda and the DRC on June 27, 2025, with U.S. facilitation.
It is expected that both countries will sign a special economic agreement once consensus is reached on all aspects of the project. According to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks in July, this will be the final agreement to be signed.
Boulos highlighted that the economic cooperation project will help secure peace in the region and benefit millions of citizens who will also play a role in working toward lasting peace and development.
To make this economic partnership possible, a joint security mechanism has been established to oversee the implementation of security measures, including dismantling the FDLR terrorist group and removing Rwanda’s defensive measures.
Preparations for operations to dismantle the FDLR considered a major security threat to countries in the region, especially Rwanda and the DRC are expected to begin in early October 2025.
