Statement on the Inaugural Joint Security Coordination Mechanism Meeting on Peace Agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda
The following is the official statement on the occasion of the first Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held at the African Union Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the African Union Commission and the Togolese Republic, which plays the role of the Representative of the African Union (AU) Mediator.
Between August 7 and 8, 2025, representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda (Rwanda), along with observers from the United States, the State of Qatar, the Representative of the AU mediator, and the African Union Commission held the first meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism.
The Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting was held to address the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Rwanda which was previously signed in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2025.
The Joint Security Coordination Mechanism is responsible for the implementation of the Concept of Operations for the Harmonized Plan for the Neutralization of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and Disengagement of Forces and Lifting of Defensive Measures by Rwanda (annex of the Peace Agreement signed June 27, 2025).
The Mechanism is also tasked with facilitating intelligence and information sharing between the parties for the purpose of implementing the Peace Agreement. During the first meeting, the Permanent Members—DR Congo and Rwanda—adopted terms of reference to govern future meetings of the Mechanism and began discussions on implementing the Peace Agreement.
The Representative of the African Union (AU) Mediator, the African Union Commission (AUC), the State of Qatar, and the United States participated in these discussions to ensure the effective, efficient, and impartial implementation of the Agreement, as well as the continuation of good-faith initiatives to achieve lasting stability in the region.
Both the DR Congo and Rwanda expressed their appreciation for the invaluable contributions and joint efforts of the African Union, United States, and Qatar as partners in advancing a peaceful resolution.