President Félix Tshisekedi takes part in the 43rd summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held in Luanda, on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony of his Angolan counterpart, Joao Lourenço. In his speech, President Tshisekedi highlighted the importance of SADC as a tool for promoting regional integration and economic development in the Southern African region. He also encouraged Member State officials and the media to raise awareness of SADC’s role and achievements.
President Tshisekedi shared the theme of his mandate, which is focused on promoting industrialization through agri-food processing and mineral beneficiation. This theme aims to diversify the region’s economies and reduce dependence on primary commodities, focusing on high value-added manufactured goods. The President also announced the new annual theme for his successor, which will focus on human and financial capital as key drivers of sustainable industrialization in the SADC region.
This participation of President Tshisekedi in the SADC summit demonstrates the commitment of the Democratic Republic of Congo to promote regional cooperation and economic development in southern Africa. As a member of SADC, the DRC benefits from access to a considerable investment market, which offers opportunities for growth and development for the country.
President Tshisekedi’s presence at the SADC summit also highlights the importance of regional cooperation in addressing common challenges such as security, socio-economic development and promoting peace and stability in the region. By working together with other SADC members, the DRC can strengthen its position and play an active role in building a prosperous future for southern Africa.
In conclusion, President Tshisekedi’s participation in the SADC summit is an opportunity for the DRC to strengthen its regional cooperation and promote economic development in the southern African region. This demonstrates the President’s commitment to actively participate in efforts to promote regional integration and address the common challenges facing the region