Museveni Chairs Ad-Hoc Summit on Eastern DR Congo, Hails Commitment to Peace

Entebbe — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed delegates and praised participating countries for their strong commitment to restoring peace and stability in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the wider Great Lakes region, following an Ad-Hoc Summit held at State House, Entebbe.

The summit, chaired by President Museveni, brought together regional leaders and representatives to deliberate on the deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC, which has for years been affected by armed conflict, cross-border insecurity, and humanitarian challenges.

“I am currently chairing the Ad-Hoc Summit on the Security Situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the region at State House, Entebbe,” Museveni said during the meeting. “I am encouraged by the discussions and the strong commitment of participating countries to collaborate for lasting peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. I welcome them.”

In a follow-up message after the summit, the President thanked all delegates for their engagement and constructive dialogue, noting that the deliberations underscored a shared regional resolve to address the root causes of insecurity.

“I thank all the participants who attended the Ad-Hoc Summit on Eastern Congo,” Museveni said. “The discussions were constructive, and I am encouraged by the shared commitment to restoring peace and stability in the region.”

Uganda has played a central role in regional peace initiatives, including diplomatic engagements and joint security efforts aimed at neutralising negative forces operating in eastern DRC. The Entebbe summit builds on ongoing regional and continental processes seeking coordinated political, security, and development responses to the crisis.

The outcomes of the meeting are expected to strengthen collaboration among neighbouring states, enhance information sharing, and support long-term solutions to insecurity, with an emphasis on dialogue, regional ownership, and sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region.