A high-level delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo recently visited Paris to attend the Investing in Africa Forum, jointly organized by the French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN) and economic media L’Opinion. This significant meeting preceded President Félix Tshisekedi’s official visit to Paris and provided a platform for Congolese representatives to showcase the country’s investment potential.
Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI), emphasized the DRC’s position as an attractive destination for international investments. He highlighted the government’s initiatives to establish a conducive and secure business environment aligned with President Tshisekedi’s economic development objectives, focusing on enhancing value chains in priority sectors to boost economic growth.
Freddy Yodi Shembo, Director General of the Agency for Steering, Coordination and Monitoring of Collaboration Agreements (APCSC), contributed to discussions on necessary improvements in infrastructure and logistics crucial for supporting the DRC’s economic progress and attracting more foreign investors.
Key figures such as Guy Robert Lukama Nkunzi, Chairman of the Générale des Carrières et des Mines (GECAMINES), and Romain Deniel, Managing Director of the Société d’Investissement et des Mines (SIDIC/ARISE), emphasized themes like regional integration, development of critical minerals value chains, tax benefits from Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and public-private partnerships during discussions focused on the DRC.
Anthony Nkinzo Kamole affirms, “This preparatory meeting ahead of the presidential visit signifies our commitment to enhancing economic cooperation with France and the European Union. The CIAN Forum underscores our dedication to strengthening bilateral trade and investments.”
The dialogue is set to continue at the upcoming France-DRC Business Forum, scheduled for April 30, in the presence of the Congolese Head of State. This event, organized by the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (Medef), will concentrate on strategic areas such as strategic minerals, energy, infrastructure development, and sustainable cities, essential pillars for the DRC’s economic future.
In summary, the participation of the Congolese delegation at the Investing in Africa Forum in Paris underscores the significance of international partnerships and foreign investments in fostering economic growth and sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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