Doha: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has praised the diplomatic efforts and constructive role played by the State of Qatar and the United States of America in facilitating the signing of a peace agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry expressed Saudi Arabia's hope that the agreement will fulfill the aspirations of both nations for development and prosperity, and contribute to enhancing regional and international peace and security.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed the peace agreement in Washington, D.C., raising hopes for an end to the conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands since the beginning of this year.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the foreign ministers of both countries at the US Department of State for the official signing, following the initialing of the draft agreement on June 18 in Washington. The signing came after three days of constructive, purposeful, and candid dialogue.