Democratic Republic of Congo Warns un on Resource Link to Armed Conflicts

Before the Security Council, Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner emphasized that it’s not about creating new international obligations but rather improving existing mechanisms for traceability, sanctions, or resource governance.

She also pointed out that this discussion did not aim to create a global mining code or undermine the sovereignty of states over their natural resources.

Deep Divisions

The United States focused on securing supply chains for critical minerals and invested in the sector.