National Assembly adopts six strategic draft laws for security and development

The National Assembly has unanimously approved six strategic draft laws, paving the way for crucial international agreements to be ratified. These legislative actions are set to unlock significant funding and cooperation programs across key sectors, including defense, infrastructure, health, energy, and entrepreneurship, bolstering both security and development for the nation.

A primary focus of the adopted legislation is a strengthened security partnership with Turkey. This bilateral framework aims to intensify collaboration between Kinshasa and Ankara in confronting cross-border threats. Key areas of cooperation include a joint fight against terrorism and cybercrime, dismantling international criminal networks and combating money laundering, and disrupting human trafficking as well as drug and arms smuggling.

Beyond the security accord, lawmakers also validated five financing agreements designed to directly improve living conditions and modernize the country's infrastructure. These priority projects encompass the construction of modern hospital complexes in the new Kinshasa city, the electrification of rural and peri-urban areas through solar and hydroelectric mini-grids, and support for rural infrastructure. Additionally, the agreements will fund the establishment of incubators to support and revitalize small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, and facilitate the modernization, rehabilitation, and expansion of Luano International Airport in Lubumbashi.

While the security agreement with Turkey has been transmitted to the Senate for a second reading, the five financing projects were sent directly to the President for imminent promulgation. These measures signal a strong commitment to national development and enhanced international cooperation.