The President shared these insights during a recent interview with American journalist Mario Nawfall.
While acknowledging that the crisis may not be fully resolved immediately, Kagame stressed that certain measures could pave the way for lasting peace.
'Let me start with what it is now. What is needed now is for parties involved and others who want support to stop the fighting and have a ceasefire,' he noted.
The second step, according to Kagame, involves establishing a political process that addresses M23's concerns through peaceful means.
He emphasized that the Congolese government must recognize the reality of the situation and engage in constructive dialogue.
'That will require the leaders of Congo to take the bull by its horns and accept the reality, and say I must talk to these Congolese opposed to me, I must listen to them and their grievances. Even if they picked up six out of ten, that is progress,' Kagame noted.
The third and most critical issue Kagame highlighted is the need for the Congolese government and other stakeholders to acknowledge Rwanda's security concerns, given that groups destabilizing Rwanda are operating with support from within the DRC.
Kagame also stressed that foreign nations with interests in eastern DRC should recognize that their objectives can still be achieved through peaceful and cooperative approaches.
His remarks come at a time when the M23 rebel group continues to expand its control over key areas in eastern DRC, including strategic cities like Goma and Bukavu.
The group maintains that its fight is not about seizing power but about securing the rights of Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese citizens who have long faced discrimination.
Although President Tshisekedi previously ruled out negotiations with M23, recent developments suggest a shift in stance. Following his visit to Luanda, Angola's presidency announced that the country will mediate talks between the Congolese government and M23 representatives.
The negotiations, set to take place in Luanda in the coming days, aim to establish a pathway toward lasting peace in the region.
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