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The United States Hosts Signing Of Declaration Of Principles Between The Government Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo And The Government Of Rwanda

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a Declaration of Principles signing ceremony between Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., United States, on April 25, 2025. The United States works to end years of conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between Congolese government forces and rebels supported by Rwanda. (Photo by Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12303330
Date Taken	25 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto

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