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DRC in Talks With US Over Resources, Stresses Coordinated SADC Troop Withdrawal
DRC in Talks With US Over Resources, Stresses Coordinated SADC Troop Withdrawal
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The DRC is the second-largest African country after Algeria and has a land area comparable to almost all of Western Europe. Rich in minerals, it is a global... 27.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is in negotiations with the United States to secure an agreement on access to the country's vast raw materials, Foreign Minister Therese Kayiwamba Wagner announced Thursday.Speaking at a press conference in Pretoria after discussions with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, Wagner confirmed that while negotiations are ongoing, they have not yet been finalized. She declined to disclose further details until an agreement is reached.Addressing speculation about a possible deal, Wagner emphasized that talks between the DRC and the US on Congolese resources are not unusual. She noted that the long-standing relationship between the two nations naturally leads to discussions on updating partnerships and existing projects, especially with a new US administration in office. She also pointed out that the DRC is engaging in similar negotiations with other countries, given the high global interest in its mineral wealth.DRC Emphasizes Coordination in SADC Troop WithdrawalThe DRC also reaffirmed its commitment to a gradual and coordinated withdrawal of Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops, ensuring a stable transition.Wagner acknowledged the challenges faced by troop-contributing countries and stressed the need for a structured approach to the withdrawal.She further highlighted the difficult conditions under which these forces operated, some of which, she noted, violated international law. Wagner stressed that ongoing bilateral discussions, including with South Africa, underscore a shared commitment to a safe and structured withdrawal process.
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DRC in Talks With US Over Resources, Stresses Coordinated SADC Troop Withdrawal
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The DRC is the second-largest African country after Algeria and has a land area comparable to almost all of Western Europe. Rich in minerals, it is a global leader in producing key metals for high-tech industries, including housing half of the world's cobalt reserves essential for electric vehicles.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is in negotiations with the United States to secure an agreement on access to the country's vast raw materials, Foreign Minister Therese Kayiwamba Wagner announced Thursday.
Speaking at a press conference in Pretoria after discussions with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, Wagner confirmed that while negotiations are ongoing, they have not yet been finalized. She declined to disclose further details until an agreement is reached.
Addressing speculation about a possible deal, Wagner emphasized that talks between the DRC and the US on Congolese resources are not unusual. She noted that the long-standing relationship between the two nations naturally leads to discussions on updating partnerships and existing projects, especially with a new US administration in office. She also pointed out that the DRC is engaging in similar negotiations with other countries, given the high global interest in its mineral wealth.
DRC Emphasizes Coordination in SADC Troop Withdrawal
The DRC also
reaffirmed its commitment to a gradual and coordinated withdrawal of Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops, ensuring a stable transition.
Wagner acknowledged the challenges faced by troop-contributing countries and stressed the need for a structured approach to the withdrawal.
"The decision of SADC troop contributing countries was a totally legitimate one, and we fully respect it. I think the emphasis that was placed, and that is very valid, is making sure that this is something that is gradual, that is something that is coordinated and that is controlled, and we fully respect that decision," she stated.
She further highlighted the difficult conditions under which these forces operated, some of which, she noted, violated international law. Wagner stressed that ongoing bilateral discussions, including with South Africa, underscore a shared commitment to a safe and structured withdrawal process.
