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DRC Signs $10B Trade Deal with UAE, Port & Mining Focus
The DRC and UAE signed a $10B economic partnership covering 6,000 products, mining, and Banana Port infrastructure, a milestone in Congo’s trade strategy.
February 3, 2026 at 2:41:47 PM
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DR.Congo and UAE leadership sign landmark CEPA at Qasr Al Watan, February 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a decisive step in reshaping its global economic posture, signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates that aims to double bilateral investment flows to $10 billion by 2030 and grant preferential access to nearly 6,000 Congolese products.
The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2026 by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, marking one of the most ambitious trade and investment deals in Congo’s modern history.
What the CEPA Covers: Trade, Mining, Infrastructure
According to Congolese media, including Infos 27, the CEPA establishes a structured framework for cooperation across trade, mining, infrastructure, and logistics. Central to the deal is the deep-water port of Banana, a flagship infrastructure project intended to transform Congo’s access to global maritime trade and reduce reliance on regional transit routes.
Investment Goals: $10 Billion by 2030
The agreement is accompanied by several memoranda of understanding covering:
preferential trade access for thousands of Congolese products,
investment in mining and mineral processing,
logistics and transport infrastructure,
diplomatic and technical cooperation.
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