The Association of former Congolese students who studied in the Russian Federation and former USSR has presented a new provisional committee to the Russian ambassador to the DRC, Karl Tikhaze. The committee will oversee the association's activities, which focus on strengthening bilateral relations between the DRC and Russia. The ambassador expressed his pride in seeing the Russian embassy bring together specialists from various fields who have spent part of their lives in Russia.
The association's coordinator, Tychique N'luki Mputu, welcomed the event and highlighted the strong ties between the association's members and Russia. He noted that the members have received training, acquired skills, and built friendships in Russia, which has had a profound impact on their lives. For many members, Russia is not just a country where they studied, but also a part of their history, education, and academic identity.
The association aims to contribute to strengthening relations between the DRC and Russia by serving as a bridge between the two nations. Members have studied in Russia, are familiar with its language and culture, and have built lasting connections. They want to utilize this experience to promote cooperation between the two countries. The association also seeks to play a significant role in promoting Congolese culture in Russia and Russian culture in the DRC.
To achieve its goals, the association plans to organize conferences, exhibitions, cultural events, film screenings, artistic performances, university exchanges, and youth meetings. These activities aim to create opportunities for the two nations to better understand each other. The association also aims to establish a Russian cultural center in the DRC, which will serve as a meeting and exchange space for people from both countries.
The provisional committee consists of 12 members, including Gilbert Lwamba as president, Ben Gaddi as vice-president, and Makuela Beni as coordinator adjoint. Other members include Bruno Kavuka, Cédric Ndembeko, Christian Ngoma, Brunotte, Tito Ndongala, UMBA BENIN, Achetu Waka, Chancelle Babutanga, and Professor Kazumba. The committee's diverse composition reflects the association's commitment to promoting cooperation and cultural exchange.
The association's efforts to strengthen ties between the DRC and Russia have been welcomed by the Russian ambassador. The establishment of the provisional committee and the planned activities demonstrate the association's commitment to promoting bilateral relations and cultural exchange between the two nations. The association's work is expected to have a positive impact on the DRC-Russia relationship.
The association's goals align with the broader trend of strengthening partnerships between Russia and African countries. The Russian ambassador noted that the level of mutually beneficial partnership between Russia and Africa continues to grow in various fields, including politics, security, economy, and culture. The association's activities will contribute to this growing partnership and promote greater understanding between the DRC and Russia.
Key points
- The Association of former Congolese students in Russia aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the DRC and Russia through cultural exchange and cooperation.
