The recent tête-à-tête between the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Christophe Lutundula, and the German delegation in Berlin highlighted the crucial importance of the African country’s sovereignty. During this meeting, the Germans would have reaffirmed their commitment to the DRC, thus strengthening ties between the two nations.
One of the major points of discussion at this meeting was the concern regarding the presence of Rwandan soldiers in Congolese territory. The German government would have strongly condemned this situation and joined the calls of the European Union for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from the DRC. Christophe Lutundula stressed the importance of concrete actions to ensure the protection of the country’s sovereignty, calling for additional pressure on Rwanda and the threat of sanctions if necessary.
In addition, discussions also focused on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed three years ago between the DRC and the European Union concerning raw materials. Christophe Lutundula invited European partners to apply this protocol and guarantee the traceability of raw materials, in order to ensure that no product coming from the DRC is illegally exploited. He referred to the sums allocated to Rwanda under this protocol, raising questions and reservations from certain European countries.
This diplomatic meeting between the DRC and Germany highlights the complex political and economic issues facing the African country. International support and cooperation between nations are essential to ensure stability and development in the region. It is crucial that the commitments made are followed by concrete actions in order to preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of Congo.