Kinshasa, September 1st, 2026 (CPA). – The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jacquemin Shabani, has represented President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi at the ceremonies marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, according to a press release received on Tuesday by CPA.
“The Deputy Prime Minister Jacquemin Shabani Lukoo is representing the Head of State, Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, in Belgrade at the commemorative ceremonies marking the 65th anniversary of the first Conference of Non-Aligned Countries,” it is read in the statement from the Ministry in charge of the Interior. “On the sidelines of this ceremony, DRC’s Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior has held a working meeting with his Serbian counterpart. The discussions have focused in particular on the implementation of the Letter of Intent signed in November 2025, as well as on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Serbia,” the document has indicated.
The Congolese delegation has also participated in discussions at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, focusing on prospects for cooperation and economic partnerships between the two countries. This mission by the President Tshisekedi’s representative, which has taken place from August 31st to September 1st in the Serbian capital, has therefore been devoted to strengthening bilateral cooperation and consolidating relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Serbia.