DRC Statement On Suspending American Lobbyists In Favor Of Direct Exchange With The Trump Administration Via Official Channels

President Felix Tshisekedi remains committed to solid and long-lasting ties, based upon cooperation and friendship, between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States of America.

In light of the mutually-expressed will to relaunch strategic partnerships between our two governments, the DRC's approach will be to give priority to direct exchanges with the new Administration via official and authorized channels.

Consequently, the President hereby suspends, immediately and until further notice, all contracts, approaches or proposals made between the DRC and any American lobbying firms or entities, notably Earhart Turner LLC.

By Tina Salama
Spokesperson for the Head of State