Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines Visits Congo and Rwanda: Key Takeaways

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, along with other U.S. officials, traveled to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet with the respective presidents and secure commitments to de-escalate tensions in eastern DRC. Both leaders plan to take specific steps to address security concerns and reduce current tensions. The U.S. government welcomes these efforts and intends to support diplomatic and intelligence engagements between the two countries to promote security and prosperity for their peoples.