President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in Moroni, capital of the Comoros, where he is welcomed by the Union’s president.
Tensions between the two countries were inflamed last week when Rwandan forces opened fire at a Congolese fighter jet they said had violated Rwandan airspace.
Last week, Qatar had planned to host a meeting between the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the President of Rawanda, but diplomats said the Congolese leader refused to attend.