Republic of Congo
India and the Republic of Congo [ROC] enjoy warm and friendly relations dating back to pre-independence era of the ROC. India has opened a diplomatic mission in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo in November 2019. ROC has supported India’s candidature at various international forums. Republic of Congo joined the International Solar Alliance by signing the framework agreement in February 2023.
Capacity Building & Other Exchanges
- Ten slots under ITEC have been allotted to ROC during 2024-25.
- One ICCR scholarship has been offered to ROC for the year 2024-25.
- 10 slots each year were allotted for Republic of Congo (both Civilian and Defence) during 2022-23 & 2023-24. ROC has utilized 57 ITEC slots so far.
Development Cooperation (Grants/ LoCs/ Assistance)
- GOI donated medicines worth US$ 2,00,000 in 2010 to the Government of ROC.
- GOI donated US$ 500,000 as humanitarian assistance to ROC, in March 2012, in the aftermath of the ordnance depot blast, which claimed many lives.
- Tele-education, telemedicine and VVIP connectivity node have been set up in Brazzaville under the Pan African e-Network Project.
- GOI donated USD 100,000 as humanitarian assistance for flood relief to the ROC in March 2020.
- USD 70 million LoC have been given for the rural electrification project.
- LOC of USD 89.9 million was given for the development of an urban transportation system in the capital city of Brazzaville and in Pointe Noire.
- LoC of USD 55 million was given for a Greenfield 600 tpd rotary kiln-based cement plant project. All the above three projects are currently under execution.
Cooperation to tackle the challenge of COVID-19 Pandemic
- GOI donated more than 6 tonnes of medical aid to ROC in June 2020 to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
