President Donald Trump wrote to his Congolese counterpart Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), recalling the first peaceful transition of power that the country, reports Sunday the Kinshasa press.
“This memorable event allows us to reflect on the strength of our bilateral relationship. The peaceful and historic transfer of power that followed the December 2018 elections ushered in a new era of hope. I share your deep commitment to the privileged partnership for peace and prosperity, which says that the United States remains a partner of the DRC as it moves towards a better future under your leadership. The DRC is an important country and all of Central Africa has all to gain from your country’s efforts to promote peace and opportunity, “Trump wrote.
He also returned to the main challenges awaiting Félix Tshisekedi.
“As 2020, your year of action, continues despite the challenges of a global pandemic and the re-emergence of Ebola, the United States looks forward to supporting your efforts to protect human rights. “Man, to fight against corruption and to promote good governance, the free market, security, health, development and education”, added the American president.
Without mentioning the current political problems in the DRC, Mr. Trump was confident for the rest of Tshisekedi’s five-year term: “I remain confident that these efforts will lead to the change the people aspire to and will pave the way for opportunities and in the future. better than the DRC deserves, “he said.
The DRC and the United States concluded in April 2019 a privileged partnership for peace and prosperity. This new framework is expected to strengthen ties between the two nations with a focus on improving governance, promoting peace and security, fighting corruption, promoting human rights and creating conditions for increased US investment.
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