The recent Trade and Investment Forum in London provided a privileged platform for representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to promote business opportunities and the economic assets of their country to international investors. With a delegation composed of ministers and key players in the Congolese economy, the DRC affirmed its commitment to a favorable business climate, open to local and foreign investments.
At the heart of the discussions, Bruno Tshibangu, Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI), highlighted the accessibility of the Congolese market and the country’s desire to facilitate investment opportunities for all actors, whether national or foreign. This invitation to explore the potential of the Congo was supported by the intervention of the Minister Delegate in charge of International Cooperation and Francophonie, Bestine Kazadi, who advocated for government reforms and strengthened collaboration with Europe.
The Forum also highlighted promising projects such as the special economic zone in Sud-Ubangi, presented by Michael Hoolans, which could generate significant economic benefits and create many jobs. This development vision attracted keen interest from the investors present, who expressed their willingness to support concrete and bankable initiatives.
Furthermore, the recognition of Mrs Tisya Mukuna, a young Congolese entrepreneur, for her commitment to coffee production and the revitalization of local communities, demonstrated the dynamism and potential of Congolese entrepreneurs to contribute to the national economy.
Bilateral exchanges between Congolese and British representatives also highlighted the importance of mutually beneficial collaboration, while addressing challenges such as the DRC’s status on the gray list for money laundering. These dialogues helped to strengthen ties between the two countries and pave the way for new partnership opportunities.
Ultimately, the London Trade and Investment Forum was an opportunity for the DRC to shine on the international stage, to highlight its economic potential and to attract investors’ attention to the investment opportunities offered by the country. This meeting marked an important step towards strengthening economic relations between the DRC and the United Kingdom, paving the way for fruitful and lasting collaboration for inclusive and sustainable economic development.