Economic relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola are gaining new momentum, marking the starting point for broader economic integration in Central Africa. During the DRC-Angola Economic Forum, Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde stressed the importance of this cooperation for the sustainable development of the region.
The two countries, rich in natural resources such as minerals, oil, fauna and flora, arable land and fishery resources, provide a solid basis for economic development. The economic rapprochement between the DRC and Angola will strengthen commercial ties and encourage mutual partnerships and investments.
The DRC-Angola Economic Forum focuses on three key themes: economic cooperation, business and investment opportunities, as well as the movement of goods and people and security at common borders. This initiative aims to strengthen trade and promote regional integration.
The Minister of National Economy, Vital Kamerhe, stressed the importance of this cooperation for the development of all of Africa. It is time for the continent to realize its own potential and stop being a mere supplier of raw materials to others.
On the Angolan side, the Minister of Economy and Planning, Mario Augusto Caetano Joâo, highlighted the investment opportunities offered by the vast DRC market, particularly in the fields of energy, agriculture , fisheries, health and pharmaceuticals.
This rapprochement between the DRC and Angola paves the way for broader economic integration in Central Africa. It testifies to the will of the two countries to get closer and to collaborate for a mutually beneficial development.
In conclusion, the DRC-Angola Economic Forum marks the beginning of a new era of economic cooperation and regional integration in Central Africa. This initiative aims to strengthen trade, partnerships and investments between the two countries, thus paving the way for sustainable development for the entire region