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And Donald Trump's special advisor for Africa also stopped in Kigali
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where he met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to discuss economic cooperation
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and ways to push forward peace in the region. Juliet Montilli reports from Kigali
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The newly appointed White House advisor for Africa opened a press conference
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with a tribute to the victims of the 1994 Tutsi genocide, as memorial events officially began yesterday in Rwanda
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He then moved on to his meeting with President Paul Kagame, during which the two discussed deepening their partnership with a particular focus on the economy
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There are many American companies already invested in Rwanda. The government of Rwanda has a vision of being an economic leader
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and has a society ready to drive this vision forward. We are ready to work with Rwanda to achieve this goal, which is why finding a resolution to the conflict in eastern DRC is so essential, as it will unlock the region's untapped potential
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Boulos made clear that sustainable peace in the region is a key condition for long-term economic growth
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He emphasized the commitment of both the United States and President Trump to that objective and said President Kagame had pledged to contribute to bringing more stability to the region
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He didn't share further details about their conversation. This meeting in Kigali follows a broader regional tour with previous stops in Uganda, Kenya and DRC, where Masad Boulos met with Congolese President Félix Chisekedi
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Talks focused on possible partnerships in the mining sector in exchange for potential U.S. security supports
