President Joseph Kabila meets with World Bank president.   Thursday 17th September 2009         

President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila had talks Tuesday in Goma (North Kivu) with the President of the World Bank, Robert B. ZOELLICK, about one hour during which the two personalities have reviewed many economic issues in the country that the Congolese government faces in this time of crisis.

Mr. Zoellick praised President Kabila about the last summit Rwanda-DRC held in Goma, adding that there is still much to be done to stabilize the city.

He also said that the World Bank is working to support the DRC, with the Monuc’s support in its efforts to demobilize militias armed.

He said he also discussed with the Congolese president the possibility of providing assistance to people whose lives have been weakened by wars, especially women victims of rape and children enrolled in the army.

Economically, they reviewed issues related to food safety, and how to advance the commitment made at the G8 summit.

"President Kabila is very committed to improving the business climate," expressed Mr. Zoellick.

For a country twice as large as Western Europe, said Zoellick, infrastructure development is more indispensable.

In addition, the World Bank president also visited the Inga hydroelectric dam, adding that the World Bank will work for the rehabilitation of Inga 1 and Inga II and see the possibilities of financing the construction of Inga III.

He also said that with current climate change is an opportunity to provide additional funding because the DRC has in itself 50% of the African forest.

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