In a message addressed to his counterpart, Félix Tshisekedi, João Lourenço expressed his recognition "for the efforts made by the children of this nation" to achieve independence, and the desire to "continue" the work that has been carried out to guarantee the aspirations of the Congolese people , with the support of sister countries and other international partners.
He also reinforced his willingness to work in a coordinated manner with the Congolese Government, both at the bilateral level, at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region to intensify actions "that lead to to achieving the objectives of national and regional stability, and projects of mutual interest".
The head of state and acting President of SADC has acted as a mediator in the pacification process in DRCongo, where an armed conflict with the rebels of the M23 group, supported by Rwanda, resulted in millions of deaths and displaced people.
