Title: Strengthening cooperation between the DRC and Israel in the field of agriculture and business establishment
Introduction :
President Félix Tshisekedi recently held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Shimon Solomon, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation between their two countries. Among the subjects highlighted during this meeting, agriculture was a key point. The ambassador stressed that despite the fact that Israel is a predominantly desert country, it has developed technological solutions in this area and wishes to share them with the DRC. In addition, the ambassador expressed his interest in encouraging Israeli companies to establish themselves in the DRC.
The potential for collaboration in the field of agriculture:
Although Israel is a predominantly desert country, it has managed to develop advanced technological solutions in the field of agriculture. These advances are mainly focused on water use efficiency, arid soil management and greenhouse cultivation. The DRC, for its part, has immense agricultural potential thanks to its vast arable land and its climate favorable to agricultural production.
By collaborating with Israel, the DRC could benefit from its expertise in the field of agriculture to improve its productivity, strengthen its food security and promote rural development. Advanced irrigation techniques, soil management practices and greenhouse cultivation methods could help increase agricultural yields and reduce dependence on climatic hazards.
The establishment of Israeli companies in the DRC:
In addition to cooperation in the field of agriculture, the Israeli ambassador expressed his wish to encourage Israeli companies to establish themselves in the DRC. This could open up new business opportunities and boost the Congolese economy. A concrete example is the Israeli company “Pangea” which has already signed a contract with the Congolese government to develop an automated biometric identification system.
By encouraging Israeli companies to invest in the DRC, strategic partnerships could be formed in various sectors such as information technology, renewable energy, health and many others. These collaborations could promote the transfer of know-how, the creation of local jobs and the stimulation of the Congolese economy.
Conclusion :
The meeting between President Tshisekedi and the Israeli ambassador marked a desire to strengthen cooperation between the DRC and Israel, particularly in the field of agriculture and the establishment of Israeli companies in the DRC. This collaboration could bring mutual benefits, by allowing the DRC to benefit from Israeli expertise in the agricultural field and to stimulate its economy thanks to the arrival of Israeli companies. It remains to materialize these discussions by implementing concrete projects that will promote the development and prosperity of the two countries.