Tshisekedi Announces Imminent Conclusion of Doha and Washington Processes at COP30
DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi Signals Peace and Economic Renewal with Imminent Doha and Washington Agreements
On the sidelines of COP30, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, announced that the Doha and Washington Processes are expected to reach a successful conclusion in the coming days.
The statement, delivered before members of the Congolese diaspora in Brazil, carries major diplomatic and economic implications, signaling a potential breakthrough for peace and stability in the Great Lakes region.
A Signal of Stability for Investors and Partners
The conclusion of these diplomatic and security processes is expected to ease regional tensions and create a more favorable environment for investment in the DRC.
According to a senior official at the Ministry of Finance, lasting peace would “pave the way for the revival of large-scale projects, particularly in mining, energy, and agriculture.”
This stability could encourage donors and international financial institutions to strengthen their engagement with the country—one of the key conditions for advancing economic reform and sustainable development.
Strengthening South–South Cooperation with Brazil
Beyond regional diplomacy, President Tshisekedi confirmed that he held fruitful discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on deepening South–South cooperation.
The two leaders agreed to strengthen collaboration in several high-potential sectors:
Food security and sustainable agriculture
Trade and local processing of raw materials
Technical training and technology transfer
These initiatives align with the DRC’s “Made in Congo” program, designed to boost job creation, industrialize value chains, and diversify the national economy.
Economic Diplomacy at the Core of the DRC’s Strategy
Attending the World Climate Summit in Belém, President Tshisekedi reaffirmed that economic diplomacy is now central to the DRC’s international agenda.
With over 60% of the Congo Basin forest and vast mineral reserves, the DRC seeks to leverage climate negotiations to secure compensation and financing for the protection of its natural resources.
“We want the DRC to no longer be seen only as a country providing climate solutions, but as a strategic player in the global green economy,” said a source close to the matter.
Toward Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Renewed Partnerships
By announcing the imminent conclusion of the Doha and Washington Processes, Kinshasa aims to send a signal of confidence to global markets and reassure international partners of its commitment to stability.
The next stage, expected to take place in Washington in the coming days, could mark the beginning of a new era of post-conflict economic reconstruction—supported by renewed alliances with both Northern powers and Southern partners.
