Title: Strengthening of economic relations between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola during the first Economic Forum
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola recently organized the first Economic Forum, with the aim of strengthening their bilateral cooperation and promoting sustainable economic development in the region. This major event was opened by the Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, and brought together experts and entrepreneurs from both countries to discuss various topics, such as economic cooperation, business opportunities, movement of goods and people, as well as security at common borders.
Strengthen economic ties between the two countries:
According to Prime Minister Sama Lukonde, this Economic Forum is of strategic importance for strengthening economic ties between the DRC and Angola. Both countries have important natural resources, such as diamonds, copper, oil, as well as a rich biodiversity in fauna and flora. These assets provide a solid basis for sustainable and mutually beneficial economic development.
Economic integration and the Grand Inga project:
The rapprochement between the DRC and Angola could also serve as a starting point for the economic integration of all of Central Africa, by promoting the creation of a Free Trade Zone in sub-Saharan Africa. This could be greatly facilitated by projects such as the Grand Inga, which consists of the construction of a gigantic hydroelectric complex on the Congo River. Angola has expressed interest in buying 5,000 megawatts of electrical power from the DRC, which could help revive its economy.
Cooperation and mutual development:
Prime Minister Sama Lukonde stresses that the collaboration between the DRC and Angola is not limited to economic interests, but also strengthens the ties between the two peoples. He emphasizes that despite the land and sea border separating the two countries, they are part of the same people and must work together to promote prosperity and collective well-being.
Conclusion :
The first Economic Forum between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola paved the way for a strong and emerging economic cooperation, aimed at harnessing the common resources of the two countries for the benefit of their mutual development. This great event marks a common desire to strengthen economic, commercial and cultural ties between the DRC and Angola, and opens the door to many mutually beneficial business and investment opportunities. This regional economic partnership is also a step towards the wider economic integration of Central Africa, thus contributing to the creation of a free trade area in sub-Saharan Africa