The Kenya – DRC Trade Mission 2021, a 15-day business networking initiative organized by the governments of Kenya and DRC has kicked off.
The trade mission, which brings together Kenyan and DRC investors and entrepreneurs, will be held in four of DRC’s biggest cities; Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Goma and Mbuji Mayi.
SMEs will have an opportunity to explore opportunities in DRC through business forums and panel discussions moderated by experts in various fields, site visits to various business and locations of interest, networking sessions and trade exhibitions that will allow businesses to showcase their products and services.
“As a country, we hope to leverage on existing infrastructure including the trade corridors to create regional supply chains in form of human expertise, raw material and processed and packaged goods.” Vice-Prime Minister of DRC, H.E Eve Bazaiba said.
The Trade Mission comes at a time when DRC has received approval from the EAC Council of Ministers to join the trading bloc, a move expected to open up the country and the region to fair competition and trade.
The Trade Mission follows bilateral agreements between Kenya and the DRC aimed at enhancing trade and the movement of people and goods that was signed by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta and H.E President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier in April 2021.
“To further support this integration, the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya has already opened up diplomatic posts in Lubumbashi and Goma and we are keen on extending advisory services and support on matters relating to visa processing.” Kenyan Ambassador to the DRC, Amb. George Masafu, said.
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