President Tshisekedi Attends Munich Security Conference Amid Regional Tensions
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) arrived in Germany on Thursday, February 13, 2025, to participate in the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), running from February 14 to 16, 2025. He is accompanied by First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi.
The conference brings together heads of state, ministers, and leaders of international organizations to discuss key geopolitical and strategic challenges.
This year’s agenda will focus on the security and humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, following the offensive by the Rwandan army and M23 rebels on Goma.
President Tshisekedi is expected to present a detailed account of the ongoing conflict, urging the international community to play a more active role in restoring peace in the Great Lakes region.
Additionally, his discussions may cover topics such as international cooperation, access to critical minerals, and the global energy transition.
His agenda also includes high-level bilateral meetings with several world leaders attending the conference.
Key Themes of the MSC 2025
- February 14: Global security challenges, governance, democracy, and climate security.
- February 15: The state of the international order, regional conflicts, and the transatlantic partnership.
- February 16: Europe’s evolving role in global affairs.
The MSC remains a premier platform for global dialogue and policy discussions, featuring 200 official side events and dozens of public forums.
Ahead of the main conference, German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies will host the 4th Ministerial Conference on the Financing of Terrorism, bringing together ministers and senior international officials.
