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DRC-Israel diplomatic and strategic cooperation

Overview

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Israel have moved to deepen bilateral ties through strategic and diplomatic cooperation. Following high-level meetings in Jerusalem between President Félix Tshisekedi and Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog, both nations agreed to expand partnerships in sectors including security, defense, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, and high technology.

Building on this strengthened relationship, the DRC announced its intention to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This decision follows a process initiated in 2020 and is supported by President Tshisekedi, who cited his Christian faith as a factor in his support for Israel.

Recent developments indicate the DRC is moving to fulfill a diplomatic commitment originally made in 2023. The two nations intend to pursue reciprocal diplomatic upgrades, which include the opening of a resident Israeli embassy in Kinshasa. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar noted that the DRC is expected to become the 11th country to establish an embassy in Jerusalem. While the DRC has expressed support for Israel based on religious and strategic ties, the relocation of embassies to Jerusalem remains a sensitive issue that many nations avoid in accordance with United Nations positions on the city's status.

Entities

Benjamin Netanyahu · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Félix Tshisekedi · Isaac Herzog · Israel

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    DR Congo to relocate embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo will relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following a state visit by President Tshisekedi to strengthen bilateral ties with Israel.

  2. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    DRC and Israel strengthen diplomatic and strategic cooperation

    DRC President Félix Tshisekedi met with Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog to strengthen strategic cooperation in security, defense, agriculture, and high technology.

Sources

actualidad.rt.com · afrikactus.com · aljazeera.com · bahamasspectator.com · bamada.net · barbadosgazette.com · burkina24.com · diarioactualidad.com · haitigazette.com · jamaicainquirer.com · jns.org · leral.net · newscentral.africa · rfi.fr · rtnc.cd · rufinoweb.com.ar · tchadinfos.com · thefrontierpost.com · time.news · trinidadtribune.com · vinnews.com

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