Reports indicate that in addition to these leaders, the meeting will also be attended by Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, who is serving as the African Union mediator, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron.

The meeting, organized in close collaboration with Togo, will primarily aim to encourage the international community to engage in humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Great Lakes region.

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When announcing the list of participants, Jérémy Robert stated that “everyone with a clear understanding of the challenges in the Great Lakes region and eastern DRC will be present.”

Jérémy Robert added:“President Tshisekedi, as the President of Congo  the country most affected by this crisis  and President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo, who also chairs the Council of the Republic of Togo and serves as the African Union mediator, will both be in attendance.”

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He continued:“There will also be others who play a significant role, such as those leading ongoing peace processes, regional ministers, and ministers from donor countries. The European Union will be represented by a senior envoy. The EU plays a key role in finding a solution, and France itself is also deeply involved.”