United States President Donald Trump has sent a well wish letter to President Felix Tshisekedi, as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) approaches 60th anniversary of independence; to be celebrated on 30 June 2020.
In the letter, Trump commended the Congolese leader's effort to fight corruption and establish good governance. He also acknowledged the commitment made by the authorities to develop the health and education system, and imporove security; even amidst the global pandemic and the emergence of the Ebola disease.
According to Trump, the DRC is an important country in Central Africa , and the region will gain immensely from Congo's drive to bring peace and economic opportunities.
Relations between the USA and DRC seems to be on the mend ever since the election of President Felix Tshisekedi in 2018. Previously both countries had found themselves in very tense diplomatic exchange, as the US administration had expressed its discontent with the brutal regime of Joseph Kabila and its delay tactics in advancing democratic reforms.
But with Tshisekedi in power, the Trump government, through its Ambassador Mike Hammer, has chosen to take a supportive approach and has become increasingly optimistic on the current leadership to bring about positive change.
The United States remains one of the leading financial donor for the DRC, contributing funds towards humanitarian work and the promotion of peace and security.
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