Kinshasa, September 3rd, 2026 (CPA).- The continuation of consultations regarding the opening of a resident Israeli embassy in Kinshasa and the relocation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has been envisaged in a declaration published on Thursday on the Ministry in charge of Foreign Affairs’ X account.
“Following the meeting held in Jerusalem on September 1st, 2026, between His Excellency Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and His Excellency Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, both parties intend to continue consultations with a view to opening a resident embassy of the State of Israel in Kinshasa and the relocation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem,” it is read.
“The two leaders have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen their diplomatic relations and to consolidate the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite them,” the source has continued. According to the same document, DRC and the State of Israel will continue their discussions through the appropriate diplomatic channels in order to agree on the arrangements for implementing these decisions. The relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the State of Israel continue to strengthen significantly, characterized by a commitment to greater cooperation in the diplomatic, security and economic spheres. CPA/