Rwandan state minister for foreign affairs, James Kabarebe, said international sanctions against the country will reduce the incentive for Kinshasa to

The UK says it will also suspend future defense training assistance and demands that Kigali withdraw its troops from Congo.

The UK has paused some aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic sanctions over its alleged support of the M23 group in Congo's conflict. While Rwanda denies backing the group, the UK demands a withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congo and encourages dialogue as a political solution.

U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo