Abu Dhabi, June 29 -- The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards reinforcing peace, security, and stability across the African continent.

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, commended the extensive efforts of US President Donald Trump, and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, in facilitating this positive and constructive achievement, which comes in support of the African Union's mediation efforts and the outcomes of the joint summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC).

He considers the agreeme...