DR Congo, Rwandan leaders hold cease-fire talks

DOHA — The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Doha on Tuesday for talks mediated by Qatar, during which they voiced support for a cease-fire in the eastern DR Congo, hours after peace talks in Angola failed.

According to a joint statement issued by Qatar's Foreign Ministry, DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the meeting.

The statement said the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to an "immediate and unconditional "cease-fire as agreed at a February summit held in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam, and further agreed on the need to continue discussions initiated in Doha to establish a solid foundation for lasting peace.