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Rwanda, Congo agree on outline for economic framework as part of peace deal

Amid follow-up to the June peace deal, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo agreed on a regional economic framework, announced by the US Department of State.
After months of conflict fueled by mineral clashes, the DRC says plundering its resources drives violence with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, as per the State Department.
According to the joint statement, the framework includes cooperation in energy, infrastructure, mineral supply chains, national parks, and public health fields, with commitments to stop minerals funding armed groups.
Per the agreement, the two countries will launch the regional economic integration framework within 90 days and gather feedback from the private sector and civil society on a preliminary draft.
Moreover, the joint security coordination mechanism will meet on August 7 in Addis Ababa to monitor Rwandan soldiers' withdrawal, as agreed last year.

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