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The report of the General Inspectorate of Finance qualified as without constructive value
The report of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IFG) of the Democratic Republic of Congo on the Sino-Congolese contract signed since 2008, is described by the Chinese Embassy in Kinshasa as "not credible and without constructive value".
“We learned with amazement of the publication of the report on the Chinese contract by the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We regret to note that the report, whose content is full of prejudices, does not correspond to reality, cannot be considered credible and has no constructive value. “, Can we read in this press release from the spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in the DRC.
For the Chinese Embassy, "the Chinese Contract is a fine example of a win-win partnership", affirming that "many tangible achievements prove that the Congolese side has effectively benefited from this cooperation".
The spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the DRC concluded by reassuring Chinese companies operating in the DRC to firmly defend their "legitimate rights and interests" and encouraged them to work with their Congolese partner to "improve cooperation by making it benefit more".
SICOMINES disputes the competence of the IGF
For its part, the Sino-Congolese mining company (SICOMINES S.A) emphasizes, in its press release, that it has read this document, while contesting both the competence of the IGF and the procedure followed, describing it as a violation of its rights as well as the content of these documents, which disregard the mechanism set up by the DRC through the Collaboration Agreement and the rights granted to SICOMINES, and in particular the right to be heard.
"In addition, the criticisms and justified measures implemented against SICOMINES are detrimental to the proper functioning of this company and the Cooperation Project, ultimately damaging the interests of the country and the Congolese people", underlines this company.
“The DRC is a rule of law where the right to defense is enshrined and guaranteed by the Constitution.
In particular, the security of private investments, national or foreign, is guaranteed in the DRC and the commitments made with regard to investors cannot be flouted", continues this joint venture, while indicating that SICOMINES will evaluate the follow-up that you have to give in order to protect your rights.
Recall of facts
On February 08, 2023, SICOMINES received an invitation from the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) to come to the meeting room of the General Inspectorate of Finance, with the purpose of: examining the conclusions and recommendations of the 'IGF in order to settle the situation of SICOMINES.
On February 15, 2023, SICOMINES appeared at the meeting covered by the press, during which the audience was provided with two documents entitled "IGF conclusions on the collaboration agreement of April 2008 between the DRC and the group of Chinese companies (Chinese Contract)”, on the one hand, and “Requirements of the IGF with regard to its conclusions on the Chinese Contract” on the other hand.
Thus, after carrying out investigations, the IGF published its conclusion on Wednesday, February 15, accusing, among other things, SICOMINE SA and the group of Chinese companies (GEC) of having won more than the Congolese country in this supposed contract. be win-win.
Also, that this deal signed in 2008 between Chinese companies and the Congolese state has had no visible impact on the population, accusations which China describes as not credible and without constructive value.
mediacongo - 24.02.2023