The United Nations Security Council has officially welcomed the peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda on 27 June 2025, hailing it as a critical step toward restoring lasting peace and stability in the war-torn eastern DRC.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, members of the Council expressed deep appreciation to the United States, the State of Qatar, and the African Union for their pivotal role in facilitating the agreement, which comes after years of deadly tensions, mutual accusations, and regional insecurity.
“The members of the Security Council urged the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to honour in good faith their obligations and commitments for lasting peace in eastern DRC,” the statement read, referencing the need to uphold the principles set forth in UN Security Council Resolution 2773, which outlines conditions for peace, regional cooperation, and the drawdown of the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO.
The Council also reaffirmed its commitment to actively support both countries in the implementation and monitoring of the peace accord, signaling a willingness to invest diplomatic and logistical resources into ensuring the agreement holds.
This endorsement marks a significant moment in regional diplomacy, following years of strained relations and conflict in eastern Congo, where various armed groups—some allegedly backed by state actors—have caused immense civilian suffering and displacement.
While the full details of the agreement remain under wraps, sources suggest it includes provisions on security cooperation, armed group disengagement, and the establishment of a joint verification and follow-up mechanism.
Observers say the international community’s united front, symbolized by this Security Council statement, increases the pressure on both Kinshasa and Kigali to shift from confrontation to cooperation.
As one diplomat familiar with the negotiations noted, “This is a rare window of opportunity. But peace will depend not just on paper, but on political will.”
With global attention now fixed on eastern Congo, the ball is in the hands of regional actors. The world will be watching.