Protocol of Non-agression and Mutual Defence in the Great Lakes Region

This protocol is part of the Pact on security, stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region. It aims at preventing and resolving internal and inter-states armed conflicts within and between member states, and resolving any kind of disputes by peaceful means. For the signing parties, this implies the renunciation of the threat or use of force, non-aggression and mutual defense arrangements, common border security management.