UN General Assembly
2014

Congolese know that there is no challenge that cannot be met provided there is the will, the way and the determination. We all know where my country was barely 13 years ago. Today I am happy to say that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is standing on its feet once more. It is a country where a newfound peace is consolidated a little more every day; a country whose economy is one of the most dynamic on the continent, with an inflation rate close to zero, a growth rate that has exceeded the African average for almost a decade, and steadily increasing foreign exchange reserves; a country undergoing total reconstruction, with roads, schools, hospitals and much other infrastructure being built at an unprecedented rate and speed. On the political front, consolidating democracy and strengthening national cohesion remain our top priorities. In that regard, I wish to confirm that our forthcoming elections will soon be held according to the schedule set by the relevant national institution, the Independent National Electoral Commission. Every