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DRC Launches Major Diplomatic Mission in Latin America
DRC launches a rare high-level diplomatic tour in Latin America, aiming to strengthen South-South ties ahead of its UN Security Council seat in 2026.
August 6, 2025 at 5:03:22 PM
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched a high-level diplomatic mission to Latin America, led by Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner.
As the DRC prepares to assume the Vice-Presidency of the 80th United Nations General Assembly and a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2026–2027 term, it is seeking to strengthen South-South partnerships and deepen ties with Latin American nations.
The mission, which began on August 5, 2025, in Uruguay, is the first of its kind in over four decades. It includes planned visits to Argentina and Brazil and will continue until August 13.
“This is not simply a symbolic diplomatic rapprochement, but a major and courageous political act,” said Minister Wagner. “Latin America is not a distant continent for the DRC. It is a space of strategic opportunities with which we share strong values.”
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the DRC aims to develop cooperation in areas such as diplomacy, defense, environment, trade, culture, and new technologies.
The delegation includes key government members:
Defense Minister Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita
Environment Minister Eve Bazaiba Masudi
Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya
Culture Minister Yolande Elebe Ma Ndembo
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