The reported conversation comes as the US is awaiting final feedback on the draft agreement due this weekend, Massad Boulos said. He added that there may still be amendments and adjustments, but he hopes it can be concluded in coming weeks. The Trump administration, which has sought to strike peace accords in multiple regions and prioritized US access to critical minerals, has been seeking to end the conflict in a region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper and lithium.

Boulos said he spoke with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and the DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi to touch base, adding that they were pleased with the progress that had been made.

"It was very positive from both of them," Boulos said. "They're both looking forward to working with us and with the Qataris and with the African Union towards achieving a final solution that will give lasting peace" he said. Earlier this month, the two African countries submitted a proposal as part of a process meant to end the fighting in eastern DRC and attract billions of Dollars of Western investment. Boulos said they worked on the drafts and came up with the current one.

"We are awaiting the final feedback from both parties," Boulos said. "As soon as we finalise this last round, as indicated before, Secretary Rubio is ready and prepared to host them here. So we hope this can be concluded as quickly as possible in the coming few weeks," he said, referring to Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

--Reuters--