Vital Kamerhe, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently met Lucy Tamlyn, the United States Ambassador to the DRC, as part of discussions on the country’s economic situation. This meeting made it possible to discuss the progress made by the Congolese government since the arrival of President Félix Tshisekedi in power.
Lucy Tamlyn welcomed the development plan put in place by the Congolese government, in particular through the local development project in 145 territories of the country. She also highlighted the progress made in different sectors such as the economy, education, infrastructure and energy.
Vital Kamerhe notably highlighted the vision of the Congolese Head of State which aims to make agriculture a driving force for economic development in the DRC. He highlighted the efforts made by the government to exploit the agricultural resources of the country and make it a veritable breadbasket of Africa.
At the end of the meeting, Lucy Tamlyn encouraged the Congolese government to continue its efforts to ensure the economic development of the country and improve the living conditions of the population.
This meeting between the Congolese Deputy Prime Minister and the United States Ambassador underlines the importance attached by the Congolese government to the country’s economic development and international relations. It also demonstrates recognition of the efforts made by the government to address economic challenges and create an environment conducive to investment.
This discussion between the two high-level personalities highlights the importance of international exchanges and cooperation in promoting the sustainable economic development of the DRC. Recognition of the progress made so far is encouraging, but there are still challenges to be addressed to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the country. This requires continued commitment from the Congolese government as well as close collaboration with international partners.