### [2026-09-22](/feed/2026/09/22/index.md)

##### Belgium–Rwanda relations
# Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic relations 18 months after severing ties over the Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict. The countries plan to reopen their embassies following months of meetings facilitated in part by Qatar. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/belgium-rwanda-resume-diplomatic-relations-after-drc-conflict-dispute-2026-09-22/)

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