The challenges of development aid, the departure of the United Nations Mission and insecurity in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were at the heart of the meeting between President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi and Christophe Bigot, Africa and Indian Ocean director of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Kinshasa.
During this meeting, Christophe Bigot underlined the commitment of the French Development Agency to develop projects in key sectors such as water, agriculture, health and higher education, with particular attention to the youth. He also mentioned the draft resolution presented by France to the United Nations Security Council, aimed at ensuring the success of the disengagement of the United Nations Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO).
The issue of insecurity in eastern DRC was also discussed during the meeting. The French President, Emmanuel Macron, is strongly committed to resolving this problem so that violence decreases and the sovereignty of the DRC is fully exercised over its territory. These concerns were also expressed by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French party “La France insoumise”, during his visit to Kinshasa.
It is important to emphasize that France played an active role in the debates on the situation in the DRC within the United Nations Security Council. In particular, she requested the confinement of the terrorists of the March 23 Movement (M23), in accordance with the agreements reached during the quadripartite summit in Luanda.
These exchanges between Congolese and French officials demonstrate the importance of international cooperation to support the development of the DRC and resolve the security challenges facing the country. France continues to actively support the DRC, whether through development aid or its role within international bodies.
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The situation in the DRC was recently discussed during the meeting between President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi and Christophe Bigot, director of Africa and the Indian Ocean of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions focused on essential subjects such as development aid to the DRC, the departure of the United Nations Mission and the persistent insecurity in the east of the country.
During this meeting, Christophe Bigot underlined France’s commitment to supporting the development of the DRC through the French Development Agency. Projects in the areas of water, agriculture, health and higher education are underway to meet the needs of the population, particularly young people.
Furthermore, the Africa and Indian Ocean Director spoke of the upcoming departure of the United Nations Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) and indicated that France is actively working on a draft resolution to guarantee the success of this security transition.
Regarding the ongoing insecurity in eastern DRC, French President Emmanuel Macron is strongly committed to finding solutions to end the violence and allow the DRC to fully exercise its sovereignty over its territory.
These discussions take place in a context where the French opposition, represented by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, has also expressed its concern about the resumption of military activities in eastern DRC, as the country prepares for general elections .
France, within the United Nations Security Council, has already expressed its desire to force the M23 terrorists into confinement, in accordance with the Luanda agreements.
The meeting between the Congolese and French authorities demonstrates the importance of international cooperation to support the development and stability of the DRC. France continues to play an active role in efforts to address the challenges facing the country, whether in terms of development or security.
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