President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) concluded a high-level working visit to Brazzaville on July 3
Arriving aboard the Majestic River, a vessel registered under the Congolese flag, the Head of State crossed the Pool Malebo before being received at Brazzaville’s Beach by the Congolese Prime Minister, Anatole Collinet Makosso.
Strengthening bilateral ties through shared economic vision
The visit underscores the ongoing commitment of President Denis Sassou N’Guesso of the Republic of the Congo and President Tshisekedi of the DRC to deepen strategic cooperation and fast-track impactful cross-border initiatives.
A transformative bridge linking two capitals
At the heart of their discussions was the groundbreaking Brazzaville-Kinshasa road-rail bridge project, set to become one of Central Africa’s most pivotal infrastructure developments. Once operational, this crossing will bridge the world’s two closest capital cities, enhancing mobility for people and goods while catalyzing trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Energy integration as a growth catalyst
Both leaders reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening the energy partnership, with a focus on the Boucle de l’Amitié Énergétique—a regional electricity grid interconnection initiative designed to stabilize power supply and fuel economic expansion.
During the meeting, a formal agreement was signed to formalize this energy collaboration. The pact includes plans for a monumental hydroelectric dam on the Likouala aux Herbes River, boasting an installed capacity of 12,900 megawatts. This tri-national endeavor, involving the Republic of the Congo, the DRC, and Angola, aims to position Central Africa as a major energy powerhouse.
Regional stability as a foundation for progress
Beyond economic agendas, the two presidents addressed pressing security concerns and stability challenges across the Great Lakes and Central Africa. They reiterated their unwavering support for dialogue and collaborative security frameworks to safeguard peace—a prerequisite for sustainable development in both nations and the broader subregion.