By Gasheegu Muramila
09/03/07
GREAT LAKES – Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Charles Murigande has traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to hold talks with his Congolese counterpart, Mbusa Nyamwisi. The diplomatic talks are scheduled today in the Congolese capital Kinshasa.Before his departure, Murigande said that the meeting will focus on mending relations between Rwanda and DRC.
He said resolving problems between the two countries would a significant step in bringing about lasting peace in the Great Lakes Region.
“I was invited by my counterpart in (DR) Congo and I hope our talks will go a long way in strengthening our ties. Strengthening these relations will go as far as opening embassies in either country is concerned,” Murigande said.