The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sama Lukonde, recently highlighted the importance of the rapprochement between the DRC and Angola for the economic integration of all of Central Africa. The DRC-Angola Economic Forum was an opportunity to strengthen trade and economic ties between the two countries, encouraging partnership and mutual investments. This collaboration could also contribute to the creation of a large free trade zone in sub-Saharan Africa.
Both countries have abundant natural resources, such as diamonds, copper, oil, as well as rich biodiversity in flora and fauna. These assets constitute a solid economic basis for sustainable development. The Minister of National Economy of the DRC, Vital Kamerhe, stressed that this forum was an opportunity to renew historical ties between the two countries and participate in the African renaissance.
Angola, as a neighboring country of the DRC, can benefit from the vast market offered by the density of the Congolese population. Investment opportunities in areas such as energy, agriculture, fishing and health are numerous. The forum also places emphasis on the movement of goods and people as well as security at common borders, thus promoting trade and regional cooperation.
It is essential to seize this opportunity to enable Africa to realize its potential and cease being simply a reservoir of raw materials for other regions of the world. The economic integration of Central Africa, through this partnership between the DRC and Angola, opens the way to a real economic and social transformation for the entire region.
In conclusion, the rapprochement between the DRC and Angola during the Economic Forum constitutes an important step towards the economic integration of all of Central Africa. Mutually beneficial business opportunities and investments can help boost sustainable development and create a major free trade zone in sub-Saharan Africa. It is time to seize this opportunity to strengthen economic and commercial ties between African countries and thus enable the continent to truly emerge.