Kinshasa, February 4th, 2026 (CPA). – The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) met with officials from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., for a strategic meeting focused on the economic partnership of common interests between the two countries, according to the Congolese Presidency. “This exchange served as a lever to unify the common interests of the two nations on economic partnership,” the source said. According to the source, the U.S. bank involved in this partnership expressed its interest in supporting the Congolese government’s vision. “The DFC, a development bank that bridges the public and private sectors, has expressed strong interest in supporting the DRC’s vision, based on the economic potential revealed by the Head of State,” she said.
During these discussions, President Félix Tshisekedi was accompanied by, among others, Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy Daniel Mukoko and Minister in charge of Finance Doudou Fwamba.
Three priorities at the heart of the President’s trip
According to the source, three priority issues underpin President Félix Tshisekedi’s trip to Washington, primarily that of peace in the east of the country and the security of critical metals. “Three priorities are at the heart of this trip: the involvement of US mediation in peace and stability efforts in the Great Lakes region, securing supply chains for strategic metals, and promoting responsible investment,” she said. The Head of State will also participate in the National Prayer Breakfast, themed “Reconciliation,” emphasizing the importance of the values of dialogue, unity, and responsibility in public action. Through this visit, the DRC reaffirms its status as a key partner for the United States in Africa, in a spirit of shared interests and prosperity.