According to the Office of the President, both leaders had a productive discussion on partnerships to achieve long-term peace in the Great Lakes, and plans to scale up U.S. investment in strategic sectors in Rwanda and the wider region.

His visit follows recent talks with Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of DRC, William Ruto of Kenya, and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.

A Lebanese-born American, Boulos has held the role of senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. He also has close connections to the Trump family, notably through his son, Michael Boulos, who is married to Tiffany Trump, the daughter of the former president.

This visit coincides with heightened efforts to address the conflict in eastern DRC, where M23 rebels have seized significant territories, including the cities of Goma and Bukavu.

The peace process in the region took a step forward when DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and President Kagame met in Doha on March 18 to discuss potential solutions.

However, tensions remain between the two countries over the conflict, with Rwanda denying accusations that it supports the M23 rebels.

Rwanda maintains that its primary concern lies in the insecurity posed by the FDLR militia, which it claims has ties to the Congolese army.

This militia, made up of remnants from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, is considered a major security threat due to its genocidal ideology.

President Paul Kagame received Massad Boulos, the United States (U.S.) Senior Advisor for Africa and his delegation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

President Paul Kagame received Massad Boulos, the United States (U.S.) Senior Advisor for Africa and his delegation at Urugwiro Village.