Urgent files in the transport sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) require the granting of funds for their realization. President Félix Tshisekedi reiterated this need during the hundred and fifth meeting of the Council of Ministers, which was held on Friday July 21.
One of the priority files mentioned by the President concerns the works of two markers of tributaries of the Régie des Voies Fluviales (RVF), located in Kindu and Kongolo. According to government spokesman Patrick Muyaya, this work will help relaunch and secure river transport in the country, which remains largely under-exploited despite the potential of the Congolese natural hydrographic network.
In addition to these beaconing works, the report of the Minister of Transport also mentioned other projects requiring funding. These include the Kalemie and Kinshasa dredge, as well as the construction of a spoil barge for Kinshasa. In addition, rehabilitation works at the Bangoka air terminal in Kisangani and the airstrip at Kolwezi airport are also awaiting financing.
Faced with these pressing needs, President Tshisekedi asked the Minister of Transport, in collaboration with the Minister of Finance, to act quickly to carry out these various projects. It is essential to put in place the necessary infrastructure to promote the development of river and air transport in the DRC, as well as to improve the conditions of access to the different regions of the country.
Completion of these projects will not only strengthen transport infrastructure in the DRC, but also boost the country’s economy by promoting trade and facilitating the movement of goods and people.
It is therefore crucial that the government provide the necessary funds to make these projects a reality and to ensure the development and modernization of the transport sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. President Tshisekedi has made clear his commitment to these goals and has called for swift action to achieve them.
The success of these projects will contribute to the improvement of living conditions and the development of the country as a whole. It is now up to the DRC authorities to implement these commitments and put in place the necessary measures to transform the transport sector into an engine of economic growth and sustainable development