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Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after 18-month rupture

The countries resumed relations at the UN General Assembly, with Qatar credited for mediating talks that began in June 2025.

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What to know

  • Belgium and Rwanda restored diplomatic ties after 18 months of rupture triggered by conflicting positions on Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels in eastern DRC.
  • The countries announced the restoration at the UN General Assembly on September 22, with both agreeing to reopen their embassies soon.
  • Qatar's mediation, including a breakthrough meeting hosted in Doha in June 2025, was credited as central to reopening channels and enabling frank discussions.
  • Belgium has stated it will continue defending DRC territorial integrity through structured dialogue rather than abandoned positions.

“In a world marked by growing tensions, this is an important signal here in New York, the UN's host city, which embodies multilateralism and dialogue beyond our differences.”

Maxime Prevot, Belgian Foreign Minister · Anadolu Agency ↗ · Sep 22

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Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after 18-month rupture
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    Qatar credits mediation role in restoring Belgium-Rwanda ties

    Qatari officials welcomed the restoration and highlighted their role in facilitating the June 2025 breakthrough talks. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari told Al Jazeera that Qatar's trusted position with both countries enabled the mediation.

    “We do believe that there is no alternative to diplomacy, and we cannot afford to let diplomacy fail.”
    — Majed al-Ansari
    1. 2 outlets Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties

      first by Al Jazeera, 21h ago · also AllAfrica

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    Belgium and Rwanda announce restoration of diplomatic relations

    Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe announced at the UN General Assembly that the two countries have resumed diplomatic relations following months of frank discussions and informal contacts. Both countries agreed to reopen their embassies soon.

    “Restoring diplomatic relations between states does not mean abandoning our position, but having structured channels for dialogue, and I will continue to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the DRC.”
    — Maxime Prevot

    1. 2 outlets first by Straits Times, 1d ago · also Anadolu Agency · read ↗

  3. background

    Qatar hosts first meeting between Belgium and Rwanda foreign ministers — Qatari officials facilitated the first talks between the two countries' foreign ministers in months, described as a breakthrough meeting that began addressing underlying issues.

  4. background

    Belgium and Rwanda sever diplomatic ties over DRC conflict — The two countries expelled each other's diplomats as relations deteriorated over Rwanda's alleged backing of M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a dispute Rwanda denies.