Tshisekedi Meets U.S. Envoy Massad Boulos in Brussels: Peace Push, Doha Talks, and U.S. Investment on the Table
By Mangwa — MecaMediaAfrica
Brussels, Belgium —
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo (profile), held a one-hour meeting in Brussels on the sidelines of the Global Gateway Forum with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa to President Donald J. Trump. Discussions focused on the Washington and Doha peace tracks, U.S. backing for a durable ceasefire in eastern DRC, and fresh American investment interest across strategic sectors.
Peace tracks: Washington & Doha
Mr. Boulos reiterated U.S. support for ongoing mediation involving Qatar, the United States, the African Union, and regional partners. He welcomed the relaunch of technical meetings in Doha intended to translate declarations of principles into a verifiable ceasefire and concrete confidence-building steps. Parallel diplomatic coordination continues in Washington, D.C. with an emphasis on synchronized security de-escalation and humanitarian access.
President Tshisekedi’s recent appeal to Paul Kagame for a “brave peace” underscores Kinshasa’s stated priority: stability and civilian protection in North Kivu and South Kivu. Mediators are reportedly pressing for verifiable mechanisms on force disengagement, arms flows, and protection of Goma and Bukavu corridors.
U.S. private-sector interest
Beyond security, the talks spotlighted U.S. companies’ appetite to invest in mining, infrastructure, energy (including grid and off-grid), and technology aligned with Global Gateway and Western critical-minerals strategies. Congolese authorities stressed transparency, traceability, and value-addition policies consistent with national mining law and investment climate reforms.
Humanitarian and governance safeguards
Both sides highlighted the need for humanitarian access, protection of civilians under international humanitarian law, and coordination with UN agencies and regional bodies. Governance priorities—anti-corruption, fiscal transparency, and macro-stability under the BCC—were cited as essential for investor confidence and inclusive growth.
Why it matters
- Security first: A credible ceasefire and monitoring architecture in the Kivus is foundational to any sustainable economic rebound.
- Investment signal: Interest from U.S. firms—if matched by reforms—could accelerate infrastructure, energy, and digital upgrades.
- Regional buy-in: Durable peace requires coordinated steps by Kinshasa, Kigali, and regional guarantors, anchored in AU norms and UN frameworks.
Author: Mangwa
Publisher: MecaMediaAfrica.com
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