Morocco, Congo Reaffirm Commitment to Sovereignty and Stronger Bilateral Ties

Agadir – Morocco and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and defending sovereignty and territorial integrity, as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation on regional and international issues.

DRC Minister of Foreign Affairs Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner made the remarks Saturday in Luanda during a meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, on the sidelines of the 26th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU).

Wagner said the two countries share a commitment to building “a more peaceful, more integrated, fairer, but also more prosperous world.”

“I am delighted that the friendship between our two countries is built upon common, shared principles and values, and a firm commitment to territorial integrity, the unity of our two territories, independence, and the sovereignty of our countries,” she said.

Following the meeting, Wagner expressed her country’s determination to consolidate what she described as the “exemplary relations” that have united Morocco and the DRC for decades.

She also welcomed the “highly constructive exchanges” that characterize meetings between officials from the two countries, saying discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and existing cooperation frameworks.

The two ministers also addressed regional and international issues, reaffirming their shared commitment to peace, integration and development.

For his part, Bourita described Morocco-DRC relations as “strong, solid, and rooted in history,” stressing that Morocco has supported the DRC since its independence.

He reiterated Morocco’s “firm and unconditional support” for the DRC’s sovereignty and national unity, as well as for measures taken by Kinshasa to defend its sovereignty against external interventions.

“Sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries are the foundations of peace and stability in Africa,” Bourita said.

The Moroccan minister also pointed to the DRC’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, saying Kinshasa would serve as a representative of the African continent and advocate for African interests within the UN body.

The meeting also set the stage for the next session of the Morocco-DRC Joint Commission, which Bourita said would be held in Kinshasa and constitute an important milestone in further strengthening bilateral relations.