Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Overall relations between Montenegro and the Democratic Republic of Congo are considered to be friendly.

Diplomatic Relations

The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially recognized Montenegro on the 19th of June 2006, and the diplomatic relations were established on the 22nd of September 2010.

Neither Montenergo, nor the DR Congo, have, thus far, accredited their diplomatic representations in their counterpart states - although Honorary Consulates exist, of, both, Montenegro (in Kinshasa) and the DR Congo (in Budva). Namely, in accordance with the Montenegrin Government's decision, dated 2nd of April 2015, Mr. Ilir Husić, from Kinshasa, was appointed the Honorary Consul of Montenegro in the DR Congo. Denis Tshilumba Buzangu, from Budva, is the Honorary Consul of the DR Congo in Monenegro.

Political Contacts

Meetings between the two Foreign Ministers took place twice so far in the history of the diplomatic relations between Montenegro and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - both times at the margins of the UN's General Assembly. Namely, Foreign Ministers Milan Roćen and Alexis Thambwe Mwamba met at the margins of the 65th Session (in September of 2010), while Igor Lukšić and Raymond Tshibanda had a meeting at the margins of the 70th Session of the UNGA (in September of 2015).

Miscellaneous

Montenegro and the Democratic Republic of the Congo haven't, so far, signed any bilateral agreement. Moreover, data on the overall exchange of goods and services is practically meaningless, as it amounts to mere hundreds of euros.