The meeting between the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, and President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in September 2023 was an opportunity to discuss various topics of importance for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the international community.
One of the points discussed during this meeting was the support of the United Nations for the organization of elections in the DRC. In a context where political stability and democracy are essential for the country’s development, the support of the United Nations is crucial to guarantee free, fair and transparent elections. The two leaders discussed the measures taken to confront the threat of armed groups in the east of the country and in the region. The willingness of the United Nations to work in collaboration with the Congolese authorities for an accelerated and orderly withdrawal of the peacekeeping mission in the DRC, MONUSCO, was also underlined.
Beyond security issues, the discussion between Antonio Guterres and President Tshisekedi also focused on the DRC’s commitment to climate and biodiversity. Faced with the environmental challenges facing the world, the DRC has a crucial role to play as guardian of one of the most important biodiversity reserves on the planet, the Congo Basin tropical forest. The two leaders thus discussed the need to strengthen efforts to protect the environment and the fight against climate change.
This meeting between Antonio Guterres and Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo testifies to the importance of relations between the DRC and the United Nations. It highlights the common commitment to promoting peace, democracy, environmental protection and sustainable development. Collaboration between the DRC and the United Nations is essential to address the challenges facing the country and to ensure a better future for its population.