Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has refuted claims that a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be signed in Washington on June 15, 2025.

Taking to social media platform X, the minister clarified, “No peace deal will be signed this Sunday, 15 June 2025, in Washington.”

He emphasized that talks are still ongoing and that any formal agreement would only be signed once all parties reach a mutually beneficial outcome.

Nduhungirehe also cautioned against leaking misleading information to the media, warning that such actions could jeopardize the delicate negotiation process.

His remarks come in the wake of Rwanda’s recent withdrawal from Central Africa’s primary economic bloc, citing concerns over perceived bias in favor of the DRC amid the ongoing tensions.

The proposed peace deal aims to bring an end to the prolonged conflict in eastern DRC, largely driven by the M23 rebel group.

The United Nations has accused the rebels of receiving military support from Rwanda allegations Kigali has consistently denied.

The situation on the ground remains dire, with major towns in the DRC falling under rebel control and thousands of civilians displaced, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis.

Over the course of the conflict, several international actors have attempted to mediate between Rwanda and the DRC. In April 2025, preliminary talks laid the groundwork for a potential peace treaty.

Earlier, in mid-March 2025, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart, Félix Tshisekedi, held a meeting in Qatar to explore the possibility of a ceasefire. However, the talks ended without an agreement.