2023-09-20
President Félix Tshisekedi is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly today at 4 p.m. New York time, or 9 p.m. in Kinshasa. This intervention comes in a national context marked by the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for December this year.
The security situation in the DRC will certainly be at the heart of President Tshisekedi’s concerns during his speech. Indeed, the country is facing aggression from Rwanda through the M23 rebel group. This situation of instability in the east of the DRC will undoubtedly be a crucial subject to address.
According to sources close to the presidency, an aside meeting is planned between President Tshisekedi and the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. The two leaders will have the opportunity to discuss various issues, including the security situation in eastern DRC and the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the United Nations peacekeeping mission present in the country.
After his visit to New York, Félix Tshisekedi will go to Washington where he was invited by the Caucus of Afro Deputies. This visit will allow the Congolese President to strengthen ties between the DRC and the United States and to discuss subjects of mutual interest.
President Tshisekedi’s speech to the UN is of capital importance for the DRC. It will provide an international forum to highlight the challenges facing the country and to seek support from the international community in achieving its development and stability objectives.
In conclusion, President Félix Tshisekedi’s speech to the UN General Assembly is a key event that will allow the Congolese head of state to share his country’s vision and seek support from world leaders. The security situation in the east of the DRC, the aggression of Rwanda and the withdrawal of MONUSCO will be among the subjects discussed. The visit to Washington will also be an opportunity to strengthen ties between the DRC and the United States. All of this demonstrates the importance of the issues facing the DRC on the international scene.