Title: Strengthening cooperation between the DRC and Israel: towards fruitful collaboration in the agricultural field
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Israel seek to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in various areas, notably agriculture. The Ambassador of the State of Israel accredited to the DRC, Shimon Solomon, recently met with President Félix Tshisekedi to discuss this collaboration. Israel, known for its expertise in agriculture, wishes to share its technological solutions with the DRC and encourage Israeli companies to set up in the country. This approach opens new perspectives for the development of the Congolese agricultural sector.
Common challenges, shared solutions:
Israel, a country that is 60% desert, has succeeded in meeting many agricultural challenges thanks to its mastery of cutting-edge technologies. Faced with similar challenges facing the DRC, particularly in terms of agriculture and food security, Israel wishes to share its know-how and technological solutions.
Agriculture is a vital sector for the development of the DRC. The country has immense unexploited agricultural areas which could be used to ensure food security and contribute to economic growth. Collaboration with Israel would make it possible to benefit from advanced techniques such as drip irrigation, agricultural greenhouses and even the efficient management of water resources.
A call to Israeli businesses:
As part of this enhanced cooperation, Israel encourages companies from its country to set up in the DRC. This initiative aims to promote trade and commercial partnerships between the two countries.
Already, the Israeli company “Pangea” has signed a contract with the Congolese government to develop and operate an automated and centralized criminal biometric identification system (ABIS). This collaboration illustrates the potential of Israeli companies to contribute to the development of innovative technologies in the DRC.
Opportunities for agricultural development:
Collaboration between the DRC and Israel in the agricultural field opens up numerous opportunities. It will make it possible to benefit from Israeli technological advances in agriculture, improve the yields and productivity of Congolese farms, and stimulate the country’s economy.
In addition, this cooperation offers the possibility of exchanging knowledge and good practices between Congolese and Israeli farmers. Congolese farmers will be able to benefit from training, advice and technical assistance to improve their agricultural techniques and access new markets.
Conclusion :
The strengthening of cooperation between the DRC and Israel in the agricultural field opens new perspectives for the development of the Congolese agricultural sector. The DRC, with vast unexploited agricultural areas, will be able to benefit from Israel’s expertise and advanced technologies to improve agricultural productivity, ensure food security and stimulate economic growth. This promising collaboration will help establish lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships between the two countries.