Title: The Prime Minister pleads for the installation of an OHADA institution in the DRC
Subtitle: The DRC supports the harmonization of business law in Africa
Introduction (150-200 words):
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, participated in the 55th session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA). During this event, which was held at the Hilton Hotel in Kinshasa, he pleaded in favor of the installation of an OHADA institution in the DRC. The presence of Ministers of Justice from member countries of this organization demonstrates the importance given to the harmonization of business law in Africa.
Development (300-400 words):
In his opening speech, Prime Minister Sama Lukonde highlighted the DRC’s commitment to the harmonization of business law in Africa. He recalled the vision of economic development favored by transparent, coherent and equitable laws and regulations. According to him, OHADA embodies this vision by providing a dynamic framework that supports regional integration and fluid economic practices.
The Prime Minister also addressed the situation in the DRC, in particular the aggressions perpetrated by Rwanda. He deplored the resulting massacres, rapes and pillaging of natural resources. Despite these challenges, he stressed that OHADA plays a crucial role in achieving the country’s economic development objectives.
Concluding his speech, the Prime Minister renewed the DRC’s unwavering support for OHADA and pleaded for the establishment of an institution of this organization in the DRC, whether in Kinshasa or in another city. This desire is part of the vision of the Head of State Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to see the DRC occupy a place of choice in terms of business law.
Conclusion (100-150 words):
The participation of the Prime Minister of the DRC in the 55th session of the OHADA Council of Ministers demonstrates the country’s commitment to the harmonization of business law in Africa. The desire to see an OHADA institution set up in the DRC is a sign of the importance given to this organization and its economic development objectives. The DRC thus intends to contribute to the creation of a reliable legal environment conducive to trade and investment. This approach is part of the vision of shared prosperity and strengthened regional integration in Africa.