Title: Strengthening of cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the BRICS member countries
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently participated as a friend in the 15th BRICS summit, a meeting that brings together the emerging countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South. This participation was an opportunity for the DRC to strengthen its relations with these member countries and to express its ambitions in terms of economic and industrial development. In this article, we will come back to the main moments of this meeting and the initiatives taken by the DRC to obtain funding in order to carry out its projects.
Strengthen economic and industrial relations:
During the BRICS summit, the Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, highlighted the geostrategic position of the DRC in the forestry and mining sectors. He stressed the importance of these resources for the economic development of the country and expressed his ambition to industrialize. To realize this vision, the DRC is seeking funding from the countries participating in the summit. This desire for industrialization is part of the process of diversification of the Congolese economy and aims to create jobs and stimulate growth.
Security issues in eastern DRC:
The Congolese Prime Minister also highlighted the security issue that worries the DRC, particularly in the east of the country. The violence and conflicts raging in this region have dramatic consequences for the civilian population and hamper socio-economic development. The DRC is counting on the support of the BRICS member countries to strengthen its capacity to guarantee security in this region and to promote regional stability.
BRICS enlargement and new opportunities:
The BRICS summit was also an opportunity to announce the forthcoming enlargement of this group, with the integration of new countries such as Iran, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt. This extension of the group will offer new opportunities for cooperation and partnerships for the DRC, which will thus be able to strengthen its relations with countries with diversified and complementary economies.
Conclusion :
The DRC’s participation in the 15th BRICS summit was an opportunity to strengthen economic and industrial relations with member countries, as well as to highlight security issues in the east of the country. The DRC is pursuing its industrialization ambition and is counting on the support of the BRICS countries to materialize its development projects. The forthcoming enlargement of the BRICS also offers new cooperation opportunities for the DRC. The future looks bright for strengthening ties between the DRC and the member countries of this economic group