Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Angolan President João Lourenço to express appreciation for Angola’s leadership in facilitating an agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda on an open-ended ceasefire in eastern DRC. Secretary Blinken commended President Lourenço and Foreign Minister Tete António for their diplomatic efforts and continued dedication to fostering peace in the region. He also conveyed U.S. support for the Angola-led Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism, which plays a crucial role in monitoring the ceasefire.
The information was provided by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
