Secretary Blinken's Call with Angolan President Lourenço
US Department of State
Readout
Office of the Spokesperson
August 7, 2024
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Angolan President João Lourenço to express appreciation for Angola's leadership in helping the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda reach agreement on an open-ended ceasefire in eastern DRC and securing their commitment to additional de-escalatory steps. Secretary Blinken applauded President Lourenço and Foreign Minister Tete António for their diplomatic leadership and sustained commitment to promoting peace in eastern DRC. He also expressed U.S. support for the vital role of the Angola-led Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism in monitoring the ceasefire.
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