en.Wedoany.com Reported - The European Union recently reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the digital transformation of the Republic of Congo and expressed willingness to strengthen implementation support for related projects.
During a meeting held in Brazzaville on June 16, Congo's Minister of State Reform and Parliamentary Relations, Luc Joseph Okio, and EU Ambassador to Congo, Anne Marchal, discussed bilateral cooperation. The talks covered reforms undertaken by the Congolese government to accelerate digital transformation and modernize public administration. The ambassador emphasized the need for regular dialogue on institutional reforms following the recent reshuffle of the Congolese government team. The new cabinet was appointed on April 24, following President Denis Sassou N'Guesso's re-election for a fifth term in March this year.
Anne Marchal stated: "We had an open discussion with the minister to better understand the needs and identify areas where we can improve our support services." This dialogue is part of an already positive cooperation between the two sides. In October 2025, the EU, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the World Bank mobilized nearly $150 million to support Congo's Accelerated Digital Transformation Project (PATN). The project aims to improve connectivity, develop digital skills, strengthen e-government, and promote a more inclusive digital economy.
For the Congolese authorities, administrative digitalization is seen as a key lever for improving the quality of public services, reducing processing times for administrative procedures, and enhancing the transparency of public actions. Beyond the Republic of Congo, this cooperation is also part of the EU's Global Gateway strategy, which aims to support digital infrastructure development in partner countries.
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