Diplomacy: Ivory Coast and DRC seal the strengthening of their bilateral cooperation in Kinshasa

Diplomatic relations between Côte d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached a new milestone. Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo granted a formal audience this Thursday to a high-level Ivorian government delegation at the Palais de la Nation.

The Ivorian mission was led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara, accompanied for the occasion by the Minister, Chief of Staff to the Ivorian President, Fidèle Sarassoro.

A message of brotherhood and strategic stakes

At the heart of this interview, the Ivorian Deputy Prime Minister conveyed to President Tshisekedi a personal and fraternal message sent directly by his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara.

Discussions between the leaders focused primarily on strengthening bilateral relations between Abidjan and Kinshasa. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to intensifying exchanges in several key sectors:

Bilateral cooperation: Acceleration of economic, diplomatic and security partnerships.

Regional peace and security: In-depth analysis of the strategic challenges related to the stability, security and integration of the African continent.

Upon leaving the meeting, Téné Birahima Ouattara expressed his satisfaction with the excellent and deep historical ties between Côte d'Ivoire and the DRC. He reiterated Abidjan's firm commitment to working hand in hand with Kinshasa to promote peace, security, and economic development for the direct benefit of both peoples.

The two countries aim to consolidate a strong and sustainable South-South cooperation axis in the face of current security and economic challenges in Africa.