The meeting between these two delegations took place on the 21st day of March, as stated in a communication from the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

While the specifics of the discussions and the conclusions reached have not been disclosed, it is evident that the focus was on addressing security issues in the Eastern region of the Congo, where the M23 rebel group has recently intensified its operations in clashes with government forces, neighboring countries, and other armed groups.

This dialogue follows President Paul Kagame’s recent visit to Angola, where he met with Angolan President João Lourenço to discuss security issues in the region.

Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group, although Rwanda denies this allegation.

The Rwandan government asserts that the root causes of insecurity in the Eastern Congo include the presence of the FDLR militia, implicated in various atrocities including attacks on civilians, perpetuation of genocide ideology, and destabilization.

Rwanda highlights the need for addressing the FDLR presence in the DRC, as outlined in the agreements of Luanda and Nairobi, considering the overall security situation in the Eastern region and beyond, as issues such as the resurgence of genocidal militias continue to threaten stability, particularly due to their involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Angolan President Lourenço held discussions with Félix Tshisekedi on the 27th of February 2024 during their meeting in Luanda.

Minister Biruta led Rwanda's delegation.