News: Conference between Presidents Tshisekedi and Ramaphosa: Strengthening of cooperation between the DRC and South Africa
On July 6, 2023, Presidents Félix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa held a press conference at the Palais de la Nation to discuss the fallout from their bilateral cooperation.
According to President Tshisekedi, several agreements have been signed between the two countries, covering areas such as economy, finance, mining and military affairs. He expressed his optimism about the positive results that this cooperation can bring to the peoples of the two nations.
For his part, President Ramaphosa underlines South Africa’s commitment to supporting the DRC on the security front, particularly in the eastern region of the country. He also discusses the possibility of expanding cooperation in the mining sector, with a focus on strategic minerals.
In addition, the two leaders express their desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport, energy, economy, finance and even agriculture. They believe that this relationship will transform both South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Asked about South Africa’s involvement in the security situation prevailing in the eastern part of the DRC, the presidents insisted on the importance of negotiations as a means of putting an end to tensions and aggressions. They stress the importance of solidarity among African nations to face common challenges.
This press conference bears witness to the desire of Presidents Tshisekedi and Ramaphosa to consolidate the ties between their respective countries. The strengthening of economic, security and political cooperation between the DRC and South Africa opens up new prospects for development and progress in the region