The agreement was reached between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 Movement during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. The discussions took place under the framework of the Doha Peace Process.

According to a statement from the AU, "the Chairperson expresses the hope that this progress would enable rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access, as well as the release of prisoners within ten days, thus representing a significant step forward in protecting civilian populations and strengthening trust between the parties."

The Chairperson noted that these developments provide renewed momentum to the African Union’s ongoing efforts to end the conflict and promote lasting stability in eastern DRC and across the Great Lakes region.

To ensure the progress continues, the Chairperson encourages the parties to ensure the full, timely, and good-faith implementation of their commitments.

This will help “to finalise the Humanitarian Protocol and other outstanding protocols, to continue constructive dialogue toward a peaceful, comprehensive, and durable resolution of the conflict, which continues to severely affect the Great Lakes region."

The AU also commended the mediation efforts of the State of Qatar, the United States, the Republic of Togo and the United Nations, highlighted as vital in reaching this outcome, which aims to finalize the Doha Framework for the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.