Democratic Republic of the Congo’s President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo visited Brazzaville on July 3 for high-level talks with his Congolese counterpart.
The Congolese head of state arrived aboard the Majestic River, a vessel registered under the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s flag, and navigated the Pool Malebo before being greeted at Brazzaville’s Beach by Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso.
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This working visit underscores the ongoing coordination between President Denis Sassou N’Guesso of the Republic of the Congo and President Tshisekedi, both committed to deepening bilateral collaboration and expediting high-impact integration initiatives.
A key focus of their discussions was the road-rail bridge project linking Brazzaville and Kinshasa, a landmark infrastructure expected to transform regional connectivity. Once completed, the bridge will connect the world’s two closest capital cities, streamlining the movement of people and goods while boosting trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.
The leaders also emphasized strengthening energy cooperation, particularly through the envisioned Energy Friendship Loop. This initiative aims to create a unified regional power grid, enhancing electricity access and supporting economic growth across Central Africa.
To formalize this partnership, an agreement was signed to advance the energy interconnection plan, including the development of a major hydroelectric dam on the Likouala aux Herbes River. With an installed capacity of 12,900 megawatts, the project—jointly led by the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola—aspires to position Central Africa as a leading energy producer.
Beyond economic priorities, Presidents Denis Sassou N’Guesso and Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi addressed regional security challenges and stability concerns in the Great Lakes and Central Africa. They reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue and enhanced cooperation to safeguard peace, recognizing it as essential for sustainable development in both nations and the broader subregion.
