Promoting the competitiveness of Congolese products, developing opportunities for our industries, and strengthening the DRC's integration into the global economy.
Our role
The Ministry of External Trade implements Government policy regarding foreign trade and works towards sustainable economic development.
Promote external trade and develop sector policies.
Restore the competitiveness of exportable Congolese products.
Identify structural, administrative, financial and tariff obstacles.
Develop international market opportunities for Congolese products.
Negotiate and monitor bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements.
Ensure quality control and compliance for imports, exports, re-exports and transit.
In the spotlight
The government’s strategy for monitoring, securing and managing the DRC’s import and export flows transiting through the Port of Dar es Salaam, adopte...
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Determined to improve working conditions and transport for staff at his Ministry’s Central Administration, the Minister for Foreign Trade, Julien Palu...
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Speaking on Thursday 22 October 2026 in Brazzaville at the second day of the SA ZLECAF regional conference, which focused on the active involvement of...
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