US President Donald Trump has formally associated his name with the United States Institute of Peace, a move that precedes the planned signing of a peace agreement between the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Washington later this week, according to Reuters.
The peace initiative, aimed at resolving longstanding regional tensions, will see President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC convene in Washington for discussions facilitated by US officials, according to Reuters.
Trump’s branding of the institute has raised attention ahead of the talks, with analysts noting that it positions the former president as a visible figure in international diplomatic efforts, according to Bloomberg.
The US Institute of Peace, established to support conflict resolution globally, will provide logistical and advisory support for the high-level discussions, according to local US media outlets.
