Tshisekedi Urges Faster Progress on Key Infrastructure Projects with Chinese Enterprises Group
On Friday, December 20, in Kinshasa, President Félix Tshisekedi held a working session with the Chinese Enterprises Group (GEC) to evaluate the progress of road construction projects under the Minerals for Infrastructure Program. The President urged his partners to accelerate the work.
Freddy Shembo, Director General of the Agency for the Steering, Coordination, and Monitoring of Collaboration Conventions, briefed the press on the session’s outcome.
He noted that the meeting focused on identifying necessary adjustments to expedite ongoing projects and implement effective mechanisms. “These projects are crucial for the Head of State’s agenda,” Shembo added.
He also emphasized that President Tshisekedi had issued “clear instructions” to continue technical sessions to ensure progress.
Among the projects discussed were the construction of the Kalamba Mbuji-Kananga road, the development of ring roads in Kinshasa, and the asphalting of National Road Number 1, which will connect Kinshasa to Lubumbashi.
It is important to note that on March 14, 2024, the DRC and GEC signed the fifth amendment to their collaboration agreement, initially established in 2008.
This amendment aims to rebalance the partnership in favor of the DRC and increase infrastructure investments from $3.2 billion to $7 billion, with the goal of constructing approximately 7,000 km of roads.
