Sec. Rubio Talks With DRC President Tshisekedi

Department of State

As stated by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi today to discuss the bilateral relationship and further enhancing our ties. In this introductory call, Secretary Rubio condemned the assault on Goma by the Rwanda-backed M23 and affirmed the United States' respect for the sovereignty of the DRC. Secretary Rubio and President Tshisekedi agreed on the importance of advancing the Luanda Process and Angolan President João Lourenço's efforts to restart talks between the DRC and Rwanda as soon as possible.

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