The President of the Republic Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo recently participated in the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) in New York. This internationally renowned conference aimed to promote sustainable economic growth in Africa.
As guest of honor, President Tshisekedi had the opportunity to speak on a special panel focused on investment opportunities in Africa and the place of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the global energy transition.
During his speech, the Head of State highlighted his vision of locally transforming Africa’s natural resources, highlighting the particular case of the DRC. He highlighted the country’s desire to establish a local value chain for its precious minerals such as copper, cobalt, lithium and manganese.
President Tshisekedi also mentioned the project to build a battery production factory for electric vehicles between the DRC and Zambia, with the financial and technological support of the United States of America. This initiative aims to promote the country’s natural resources and promote the development of local industry.
Furthermore, the Head of State called on investors to come to the DRC to contribute to the realization of this innovative industrial vision. He also hailed the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) as an essential platform for promoting business in Africa.
On the sidelines of his participation in this conference, President Tshisekedi had the opportunity to meet project leaders for the valorization of strategic minerals from the DRC, such as Delfos, a fundraising and investment platform in energy , and Buenassa, a company specializing in metals trading and domestic supply.
This international meeting allowed President Tshisekedi to strengthen the DRC’s economic relations with key players in the minerals sector and to promote investment opportunities in the country.
In conclusion, President Tshisekedi’s participation in the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) illustrates his desire to transform the Congolese economy, by promoting the development of the country’s natural resources and encouraging investments in key sectors such as energy and cutting-edge technologies. This ambitious vision opens new prospects for sustainable economic growth for the Democratic Republic of Congo.