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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Conflict Resolution

Lords · Question HL6389 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Apr 2025

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Asked by The Lord Bishop of Winchester

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to engage private finance and the private sector in efforts to support a lasting peace within eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the surrounding region.

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Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 8 Apr 2025

The UK is committed to supporting a thriving private sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - recognising the enormous potential for climate-smart growth and that a more resilient economy will mean a more resilient DRC. UK officials regularl...