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China maintains diplomatic support for DR Congo at Security Council

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China intends to maintain its diplomatic support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly during the country’s 2026-2027 term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Beijing also plans to strengthen diplomatic cooperation with Kinshasa, according to Actualité.cd.

China will maintain its diplomatic support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the UN Security Council during the DRC’s term as a non-permanent member for 2026-2027, Chinese Ambassador Zhao Bin said in Kinshasa on 29 September 2026.

Zhao Bin reaffirmed Beijing’s support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the DRC, as insecurity persists in the east of the country. He also said that China had supported the DRC when it held the rotating presidency of the Security Council, according to Actualité.cd.

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