Kinshasa, July 22nd, 2026 (CPA).- The Congolese Minister in charge of Regional Integration delivered on Tuesday a confidential letter from the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, addressed to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, during a meeting at the Élysée Palace with the French presidency’s Africa advisor, according to a press release reviewed on Wednesday.
“The Congolese Minister of Regional Integration, Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, delivered a confidential letter on Tuesday at the Élysée Palace from the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron, during a meeting with the French presidency’s Africa advisor,” the statement from the Ministry in charge of Regional Integration read.
According to the source, the minister met with Jérémie Robert, the French head of state’s Africa advisor, at the Élysée Palace. Discussions focused in particular on the security situation in the Great Lakes region, with special emphasis on eastern DRC, the scene of ongoing violence.
The press release does not specify the content of the message conveyed to the French President.
France plays a central role in the United Nations Security Council on the Congolese issue by regularly drafting resolutions related to DRC.
On Wednesday, July 15th, and Sunday, July 19th, 2026, President Felix Tshisekedi sent two special and confidential messages to his Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye, and to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan. These messages were delivered by the Minister of Regional Integration, Floribert Anzuluni.ACP/