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DRC, China Discuss Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation, Support
DRC’s National Assembly and China discussed capacity-building, technical support, and stronger inter-parliamentary ties amid eastern security concern
February 13, 2026 at 4:05:03 PM
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Chinese Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Zhao Bin attends the inauguration ceremony of the new premises of the Chinese Embassy in Kinshasa
The Democratic Republic of Congo and China are exploring ways to deepen institutional cooperation through stronger parliamentary ties, with discussions covering capacity-building, technical support, and renewed inter-parliamentary engagement as a practical lever for strengthening bilateral relations accotding to BETO.CD.
The conversation took place on Thursday, February 12, in Kinshasa between Aimé Boji Sangara, President of the National Assembly, and Zhao Bin, China’s ambassador accredited to the DRC. Members of parliament Augustin Kabuya and Faustin Kaziteriko also attended the exchange, which officials presented as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate what both sides described as a long-standing relationship of friendship and strategic cooperation.
While the meeting addressed the “worrying” security situation in eastern DRC, the diplomatic messaging extended beyond security concerns to a broader, institutional agenda. Both parties reaffirmed commitments to national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes in line with international law principles frequently emphasized in formal bilateral engagements.
A central element of the talks was the reinforcement of bilateral partnerships in several strategic areas, including:
Institutional capacity building for public governance and parliamentary functions
Technical support in areas linked to cooperation priorities
Revitalization of inter-parliamentary cooperation, framed as a key tool for deepening state-to-state ties
This parliamentary track reflects a wider pattern in modern diplomacy: legislatures increasingly serve as channels to sustain dialogue, support oversight and governance reforms, and provide continuity to bilateral cooperation especially when countries aim to expand collaboration across political and economic sectors.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Zhao Bin as ambassador to the DRC, underscoring the formal level of representation involved in the Kinshasa discussions.
Security context remains in the background
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