The fifth session of the Joint Oversight Committee brought together representatives from both nations to assess the implementation of the peace deal signed in June, 27 2025.

The meeting included the United States as facilitator, along with Qatar, the African Union Commission, and Togo.

The diplomatic framework centers on the neutralization of the FDLR, a militia formed by perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The agreement also outlines the subsequent removal of Rwanda’s defensive measures against the group.

In a joint statement issued Friday, the Committee reviewed developments occurring since its previous meeting in mid-March in Washington.

“Both Parties presented updates on the implementation of their efforts to de-escalate tensions and advance progress on the ground,” the statement read.

The session also featured updates from Qatar regarding ongoing negotiations between the Congolese government and the AFC/M23 movement. These talks, known as the Doha process, are intended to complement the Washington framework by addressing the underlying drivers of the conflict.

“The Committee expressed strong support for these efforts, thanking Switzerland for hosting the latest round of Doha talks, and emphasized the critical role of the Doha process in advancing the broader implementation of the Peace Agreement,” the statement further reads.

The Swiss-hosted talks, held from April 13-17, were moved from Doha due to the conflict in the Middle East. While these sessions have yet to produce tangible results on the ground, the Committee stressed the need to maintain momentum in the peace process.

Rwanda continues to raise security concerns regarding the FDLR’s collaboration with the Congolese army, while the Committee maintains its focus on sustaining both diplomatic tracks to ensure regional stability.