Department of State
As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Angolan President João Lourenço to express appreciation for Angola's leadership in helping the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda reach agreement on an open-ended ceasefire in eastern DRC and securing their commitment to additional de-escalatory steps. Secretary Blinken applauded President Lourenço and Foreign Minister Tete António for their diplomatic leadership and sustained commitment to promoting peace in eastern DRC. He also expressed U.S. support for the vital role of the Angola-led Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism in monitoring the ceasefire.
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