The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has been mandated by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to represent the country at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States, from September 22-26, 2026. This was reported by Radio-Télévision nationale congolaise, the national broadcaster of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly is themed "Rétablir la confiance, gérer la transformation : une organisation des Nations Unies au service de tous" or "Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations in service of all". The session will address pressing global issues such as peace and security, sustainable development, international cooperation, and the strengthening of multilateralism.
The UN General Assembly takes place in a context marked by conflicts, inequalities, climate emergencies, and challenges faced by the multilateral system. As the representative of the DR Congo, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka will voice the country's positions on these key issues, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and the strengthening of partnerships.
In addition to the General Assembly, Prime Minister Tuluka will engage in bilateral meetings with partners of the DR Congo and other stakeholders who can contribute to strengthening cooperation in priority areas such as peace, security, development, investments, and economic partnerships. These meetings aim to promote the country's interests and consolidate its partnerships.
Through her participation in the UN General Assembly, the DR Congo seeks to make its voice heard within the international community, defend its interests, and consolidate its partnerships, in line with its commitments within the United Nations. The country's engagement in the multilateral system reflects its commitment to addressing global challenges.
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka's participation in the UN General Assembly demonstrates the DR Congo's commitment to active engagement in international affairs. Her representation of the country at this high-level event underscores the importance of multilateralism in addressing the complex challenges facing the world today.
The DR Congo's engagement in the UN General Assembly is also an opportunity for the country to raise awareness about its priorities and challenges, particularly in the areas of peace and security, sustainable development, and economic growth. By participating in this global event, the DR Congo aims to contribute to the development of solutions to pressing global issues.
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- DR Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka to represent the country at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York from September 22-26, 2026.
