Fatshimétrie, September 3, 2024 edition – The recent DRC-China Economic Forum, held in Beijing, was marked by important statements from the Congolese government regarding security and support for Chinese investors in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In closing the proceedings, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport, Jean Pierre Bemba, affirmed the commitment to guarantee the physical and financial security of Chinese investments in the country.
This statement aims to reassure Chinese investors about their security in the DRC, in a context where the government wishes to strengthen economic ties with China. The forum was an opportunity for in-depth exchanges between the two countries, reflecting a common desire to establish a strategic and privileged partnership. The DRC expects a lot from this meeting and is ready to welcome Chinese investors with goodwill.
Priority projects in the sustainable infrastructure sector were also presented at the forum. The Minister of State for Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi, stressed the importance of these projects to strengthen economic cooperation between the DRC and China. Among the projects discussed are the modernization of transport infrastructure, the construction of airports and roads, as well as the development of the digital sector.
A key point was addressed during the forum concerning the financing of the expansion of the city of Kinshasa. Three financing models were presented, highlighting the collaboration between the Congolese government and international partners such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank. This approach aims to guarantee the viability of infrastructure projects and ensure their implementation under the best conditions.
In conclusion, the DRC-China economic forum helped to strengthen relations between the two countries and highlight opportunities for collaboration in the field of infrastructure. The guarantee of security and support for foreign investors, particularly Chinese, is a positive signal sent by the Congolese government to promote a climate conducive to investment and the country’s economic development.