PH Ambassador Becomes First Philippine Envoy Accredited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Philippine Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang (right) presents her letter of credence to President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the DRC (left). (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President of the DRC)

KINSHASA 23 October 2023 – Philippine Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya, became the first Philippine ambassador to be accredited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following her presentation of credentials to DRC President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on 19 October 2023 at the Palais de Nation in Kinshasa.

Ambassador Tang conveyed the warm wishes of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to President Tshisekedi and to the Congolese people.

Ambassador Tang expressed that as the first Philippine envoy to be officially accredited to the DRC, she will strive to deepen the relations between the two countries and increase the consciousness of Filipinos and Congolese of each other.

Ambassador Tang cited that a Filipino company, the ICTSI, has invested in one of the DRC's ports and expressed her hope to further promote trade and economic activities. She also conveyed the Philippines' intention to open an honorary consulate in Kinshasa as this would facilitate increased commercial and people-to-people engagements.

President Tshisekedi, meanwhile, welcomed Ambassador Tang to Kinshasa and expressed his optimism about the future direction of DRC-Philippine relations.

The DRC is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of land area. It is known for its abundant mineral resources, including gold, copper, cobalt, and coltan; while its rainforests, blessed by the mighty Congo River, host tremendous biodiversity. In 2022, the DRC's economy grew by 8.5 percent, making it among the fastest growing in the whole of Africa. END

Ambassador Tang and President Tshisekedi hold a tete-a-tete (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President of the DRC).

Ambassador Tang and President Tshisekedi (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President of the DRC)

From left to right: Philippine Embassy in Nairobi Third Secretary and Vice Consul Louie Dane C. Merced, Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang, President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, and DRC Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Crispin Mbadu Phanzu. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President of the DRC)

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