DRC’s Tshisekedi set for China visit, minerals trade deal in the offing

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for a summit in Bujumbura, Burundi on May 6, 2023. PHOTO | REUTERS

The President of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, will visit China from May 24 to 29 and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping to review and sign several key trade deals.

A meeting would pave the way for the two countries to formally overhaul and seal a $6 billion infrastructure-for-minerals deal with Chinese investors. The visit was announced by the Chinese foreign ministry on Monday.