Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan, Minister of State, led a UAE delegation that took part in a key meeting in Washington to secure peace between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Emirati minister was invited to participate in the meeting on Thursday - which saw positive steps towards ending a decades-long conflict - by US President Donald Trump.
A peace accord was signed between the African countries following months of efforts by the Trump administration to ending a war that has killed millions of people and displaced more than seven million.
“Today, we commit to stopping decades of violence and bloodshed and to bring a new era of harmony and co-operation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda,” Mr Trump said.
“It's an amazing day, great day for Africa, great day for the world and for those countries, and they have so much to be proud of.”
The signing ceremony was held at the United S
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