The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Brazil have signed several cooperation agreements aimed at deepening their bilateral ties across key sectors.
The deals, signed on August 11, 2025, cover diplomacy, defense, trade, agriculture, environment, health, and cultural exchange. They build on the momentum of a historic 2023 state visit by the Congolese president to Brazil, the first of its kind.
Trade relations between the two nations have been expanding, with bilateral exchanges rising 28% in 2024 to reach a record US $259 million. Brazil mainly exports sugar, poultry, and pork to the DRC, while the Central African country sends crude oil to Brazil.
To facilitate mobility, both governments introduced visa exemptions for special passport holders and granted dependents of diplomats the right to work in the host country.
In the field of defense, Brazil pledged support to strengthen the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) through new equipment supplies, technical expertise, and specialized training, particularly for jungle units.
Beyond security and trade, the two nations agreed to expand collaboration in elections, agriculture, environmental protection, biofuels, health, and cultural affairs. Brazil is already engaged in technical assistance projects, including training programs for small-scale farmers in the DRC since 2022.
These latest agreements highlight the growing partnership between Kinshasa and Brasília, underpinned by shared goals in economic growth, development, and sustainable cooperation.
