Title: The Prime Minister pleads for the installation of an OHADA institution in DR Congo during the 55th session of the Council of Ministers
Introduction :
During the 55th session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA), held in Kinshasa, Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde pleaded in favor of installation of an OHADA institution in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This important meeting brought together the Ministers of Justice of the member countries of the organization and made it possible to discuss the challenges and opportunities linked to the harmonization of business law in Africa.
Unwavering support for OHADA:
During his opening speech, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the participants and highlighted the importance of OHADA in achieving economic prosperity in Africa. He welcomed the presence of the Ministers of Justice of the member countries of the organization and underlined the commitment of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the vision of an Africa whose economic development is favored by transparent, coherent and equitable laws. .
Challenges and opportunities:
The Prime Minister also addressed the challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the aggression of the country by Rwanda under the cover of the M23 rebel group. He deplored the consequences of this situation, which leads to massacres of civilian populations, rapes and pillaging of natural resources. Despite these challenges, the Prime Minister stressed that OHADA plays a crucial role in strengthening the country’s economic foundations and in achieving its development objectives.
Advocacy in favor of DR Congo:
The Prime Minister concluded his speech by renewing the unwavering support of the Democratic Republic of Congo for OHADA and by making a plea for the installation of an institution of the organization in the country. He underlined the importance of this installation for the proper functioning of OHADA and expressed the desire of the Congolese government to ensure the economic prosperity and legal stability of the region.
Conclusion :
The participation of Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde in the 55th session of the OHADA Council of Ministers demonstrated the commitment of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the harmonization of business law in Africa. His plea in favor of the establishment of an OHADA institution in DR Congo reflects the country’s desire to ensure a legal environment favorable to the economic development and prosperity of the region. OHADA therefore continues to play an essential role in promoting transparency, quality and legal stability in Africa.