President Paul Kagame has arrived in Washington, D.C., United States, where he is set to attend the signing ceremony of a new economic cooperation agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The ceremony is scheduled for December 4, 2025, and will also feature a bilateral meeting between President Kagame and U.S. President Donald Trump, according to official information.
The agreement Rwanda and the DRC are expected to sign will strengthen economic collaboration between the two nations, building on previous accords signed in Washington on June 27.
The U.S. government has emphasized that this will be the final phase of the economic partnership framework, expressing confidence that the deal will help advance long-term peace and stability in the Great Lakes Region.
Several regional leaders have also traveled to Washington for the event, including:
- Félix Tshisekedi, President of the DRC
- Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi
- Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya and Chair of the East African Community (EAC)
Others expected to attend include representatives from Qatar, Togo, and the African Union, all of whom will witness the signing ceremony.
