A Historic Moment for Peace: Washington Accords Signed in D.C.
The ceremony concluded with all three leaders reiterating their commitment to implementing the accord immediately, marking what many analysts believe could be a historic shift in Central African geopolitics.
A Historic Moment for Peace: Washington Accords Signed in D.C.
Washington, D.C., — In an unprecedented diplomatic breakthrough, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump hosted Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi at the newly established Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace in Washington, D.C., where the three leaders officially signed the landmark Washington Accords on Friday.
The agreement, aimed at ending decades of conflict and regional instability in Central Africa, has been described by diplomats as one of the most significant peace initiatives in recent years.
During the signing ceremony, President Trump praised both African leaders for their “courage, vision, and commitment to a peaceful and prosperous future for their people.” He emphasized that the Washington Accords represent “a turning point for the African Great Lakes region and a model for conflict resolution worldwide.”
Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi echoed this sentiment, stating that the agreement opens a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, regional security, and economic development. The accord includes joint border security initiatives, renewed commitments to demilitarization, mechanisms for resource-sharing, and a comprehensive framework for long-term peacebuilding.
International observers welcomed the development, calling it a milestone for African diplomacy and a testament to the power of dialogue backed by neutral international facilitation.
