US State Department Briefing: Peace Deals, Indo-Pacific Security, and Syria Sanctions

Landmark Peace Agreement in Great Lakes Region

• 🤝 Secretary Rubio, Under Secretary Hooker, and Senior Adviser Bulos hosted the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda.
• 🕊️ This agreement marks a historic milestone, aiming to end a 30-year war in the Great Lakes region.
• 🌍 The United States, in coordination with the African Union, Qatar, and Togo, will support the full implementation of this peace deal to foster mutual prosperity.

Indo-Pacific Security and Diplomacy

• 🌏 Secretary Rubio will meet with counterparts from Australia, India, and Japan to reaffirm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
• 🚢 This ministerial meeting reinforces a joint resolve to defend sovereignty, strengthen regional maritime security, and build resilient supply chains.

US Policy on Syria and Middle East

• 🇺🇸 President Trump will issue an executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria, believing the Syrian people deserve safety and prosperity.
• 💡 This policy reflects the conviction that American leadership can unlock new paths to regional stability.
• ✈️ The department's Middle East task force concluded its activities, and US embassies continue to provide routine and emergency services.
• 🚢 Over 650 US citizens and lawful permanent residents have been evacuated from Israel on assisted departure flights, with gratitude to partners like Greece, Italy, and Cyprus.