Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium due to perceived undermining actions during the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwandan government ordered Belgian diplomats to leave immediately. Belgium has called the severance “disproportionate” and announced similar retaliatory measures against Rwandan diplomats.
On Monday, Rwanda announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing Belgium’s ongoing actions that it claims have “consistently undermined” Rwanda amid the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The official statement from Rwanda’s foreign affairs ministry noted that the cuts in relations were effective immediately, with all Belgian diplomats ordered to exit the country within 48 hours.
In response, Belgium criticized the severance of ties as “disproportionate” and indicated it would retaliate by expelling Rwandan diplomats. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot expressed that the diplomatic break signifies Rwanda’s reluctance to engage in dialogue when disagreements arise, and Belgium plans to implement similar measures against Rwandan officials too.
Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, citing Belgium’s undermining actions during the Congo conflict. Following this move, Belgium expressed its intent to retaliate by expelling Rwandan diplomats, highlighting a significant diplomatic rift. Both nations have indicated a preference for tit-for-tat measures rather than dialogue amidst the conflict.
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