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
At the opening plenary session on the second day of the UK–Democratic Republic of the Congo Economic Forum, held in London, the Minister for Foreign T...
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The UK–Democratic Republic of the Congo Economic Forum gets underway this Monday, 2 November 2026, in London, with the aim of strengthening trade, enc...
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The third Trade Policy Review of the Democratic Republic of the Congo concluded this Friday, 30 October 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a pivota...
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