Kinshasa–Brussels: the Government for a bilateral cooperation in the energy sector (Ministry in charge of Water Resources)

Kinshasa, July 28th, 2026 (CPA) – The strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector has been raised on Monday in Kinshasa, the country’s capital, between the Congolese Minister in charge of Water Resources and Electricity and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a press release from the ministry consulted on Tuesday by CPA.“The Minister in charge of Water Resources and Electricity, Molendo Sakombi, has held discussions with Roxane de Bilderling, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in DRC, on the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, particularly through hydroelectric, photovoltaic (solar) and wind power,” It is read. According to the source, among the issues discussed during the meeting were the prospects for the re-establishment of Belgian companies in DRC, with a view to contribute to the modernisation and expansion of the country’s energy infrastructure, as well as the mobilisation of Belgian technical expertise for the conduct of studies and the investments required for the valorisation of DRC’s immense hydroelectric potential.This meeting reflects the shared commitment of Kinshasa and Brussels to strengthen their strategic partnership in a sector considered as a priority for DRC’s economic development.