President Tshisekedi and IMF Chief Discuss Reforms and Economic Stability in Washington
IMF Hails Reform Commitments After Meeting With President Tshisekedi in Washington
During a working visit to the United States, President Félix Tshisekedi met on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The talks, described as a “fruitful exchange,” focused on the progress of the current economic program and the structural challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to the head of the IMF, President Tshisekedi reaffirmed his determination to strengthen macroeconomic resilience, despite a difficult international environment and internal pressures linked to security issues and global market volatility. The institution welcomed what it called a “decisive” political will to continue reforms.
The meeting reviewed the main priorities of the partnership: sound public finances, monetary stability, improved governance, and greater transparency in key sectors such as mining and energy. The IMF Managing Director also emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline and continuing efforts to modernize financial administration.
Reaffirming its confidence, the IMF confirmed its ongoing support for the DRC in implementing its three-year program, noting that progress recorded in recent years provides a solid basis for deepening structural reforms.
For Kinshasa, the discussion carries strategic significance, coming as the government seeks to attract more investment, stabilize the Congolese franc, and reinforce economic resilience amid global geopolitical tensions and persistent insecurity in the east of the country.
As he leaves Washington, President Tshisekedi sends a clear message: the DRC remains, in the IMF’s view, a committed partner whose economic trajectory will depend on the consistent pursuit of the reforms already underway.
