International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola hosted his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart, Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner, to ink the bilateral cooperation and discuss the views regarding the current security concerns they are facing.
At the political consultations, Lamola mourned his sympathies amid the prevailing disturbances that the Congo population is observing, particularly vulnerable residents such as children and women.
The mood in the Democratic Republic of the Congo‘s east is tense and frightening. Scores have been slaughtered and millions, mostly women and children, uprooted,” he stated yesterday.
He also added that the United Nations Security Council had been convening a series of emergency sessions to deliberate on the crisis.
The United Nations Security Council convened at least three times in emergency session to consider the crisis in the east DRC. Similarly, our continental and regional institutions have convened and called for a ceasefire, stoppage of hostilities, access to humanitarian assistance, and return to the peace negotiations.
The summit follows attempts at finalizing bonds since Nelson Mandela negotiated in 1997. Details of the Meeting The Ministers will also look into the way 38 defense-to-trade, public health, and infrastructure bilateral agreements have grown. BNC of 2004 has acted as a pillar of collaboration.
The 13th session, to be hosted in South Africa, will also mark the alliance. Second-largest importing investment for the DRC, South African investment remains a first-line driver of mining, construction, and financial services industries.
Regional Impact This merger has opportunities of prosperity and stability on the continent with accelerated economic development, more robust diplomatic ties, and other intra-African mergers.
The strength that comes when these countries are joined under this merger is to dictate the pace of sustainable development, jobs, and more trade on the continent.
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