South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently paid an official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), testifying to the importance of economic cooperation between the two countries. This two-day visit was marked by high-level meetings with Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and discussions on regional development and continental issues.
The two Heads of State had the opportunity to meet in December 2020 during a previous visit by President Tshisekedi to South Africa. This visit served to strengthen ties between the two countries and reflect on ways to advance the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
During his visit to the DRC, President Ramaphosa was warmly welcomed by the Congolese Prime Minister, Jean Michel Sama Lukonde, and had one-on-one talks with President Tshisekedi. Discussions focused on economic cooperation and development opportunities between the two countries.
This official visit was also an opportunity to discuss the work of the DRC-RSA Joint Grand Commission, which aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas such as international relations, defence, mineral resources and energy.
President Ramaphosa expressed his support for the DRC’s development vision and stressed the importance of strengthening economic ties between the two countries. He also stressed the importance of political stability and good governance to attract investment and foster economic growth.
This official visit of the South African President to the DRC illustrates the growing importance of economic cooperation between African countries. By strengthening ties and promoting trade, countries can work together to boost economic growth, create jobs and improve the lives of their citizens.
Economic cooperation between the DRC and the RSA offers many development opportunities in areas such as energy, natural resources, agriculture, infrastructure and information and communication technologies. By leveraging these opportunities, the two countries can not only promote their own development, but also contribute to the prosperity of the entire African continent.
President Ramaphosa’s visit to the DRC thus marks an important step towards enhanced economic cooperation and opens the way to new partnership opportunities between the two countries. As Africa seeks to deepen its regional integration and promote intra-African trade, it is crucial that countries work together to drive economic growth and sustainable development across the continent..
In conclusion, President Ramaphosa’s visit to the DRC testifies to the importance given to economic cooperation between African countries. By strengthening ties and promoting trade, countries can play a key role in achieving the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and contribute to the development of the continent as a whole.