Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have discussed bilateral cooperation and international backing for peace in eastern DR Congo.
The meeting took place on November 12, during the two-day Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, which brings heads of state and government together alongside the UN climate conference COP31, according to BETO.
The two presidents reviewed relations between Kinshasa and Ankara and discussed ways to deepen cooperation, and agreed on the importance of regular political consultations to consolidate dialogue between the two governments.
The talks also covered the security situation in eastern DR Congo, where armed conflict and instability remain central concerns for Kinshasa.
Referring to the broader challenges of restoring peace and stability across the Great Lakes region, both leaders stressed that a durable settlement requires political dialogue and the effective implementation of existing peace agreements.
Although the talks focused on security and bilateral relations, their timing underscored the growing overlap between climate diplomacy and geopolitical engagement.
The discussions came as COP31, held from November 9 to 20, gathers world leaders and negotiators to address climate finance, adaptation, emissions reductions and international cooperation.
