Belgium and Rwanda Restore Diplomatic Relations After 18-Month Rupture
The two countries resumed diplomatic ties following a break linked to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, though questions remain about whether the shift will bring the region closer to peace.
Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture tied to the war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to reports.
The rupture had stemmed from disagreements over the conflict in eastern DRC, where fighting involving multiple armed groups has continued for years and drawn in regional and international actors. Belgium, the former colonial power in both Rwanda and DRC, has long maintained close diplomatic ties to the region.
The resumption of relations between Brussels and Kigali raises questions about what practical impact, if any, the diplomatic thaw might have on efforts to resolve the broader conflict in eastern DRC, where violence has displaced large numbers of civilians and strained relations among neighboring states.
It remains unclear whether the restoration of ties between Belgium and Rwanda will be accompanied by any new diplomatic initiatives aimed specifically at addressing the situation in eastern DRC.
Further details on the terms of the restored relationship and any accompanying agreements were not immediately available.
Sources
- Belgium and Rwanda are talking again. Is DR Congo any closer to peace? — Al Jazeera — All
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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