DRC: Félix Tshisekedi reaffirms Foreign Ministry’s central role in diplomatic coordination

At the 101st Council of Ministers meeting, held on October 23, 2026, in Kinshasa, Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed the Foreign Ministry’s central role in diplomatic coordination. The president called for coherence, institutional discipline, ongoing consultation and unified action, saying rigorous coordination protects the DRC’s diplomatic credibility and national interests. The ministry is to serve as the main channel for diplomatic relations, coordinate institutional exchanges, and support negotiations and agreements alongside relevant ministries. Tshisekedi warned against uncoordinated contacts with foreign embassies and assigned the prime minister a role in coordinating government international cooperation initiatives.