DR Congo plans embassy move to Jerusalem

The Democratic Republic of Congo is taking steps to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, according to a joint statement issued by the two nations on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The announcement follows a visit to Israel this week by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. During his visit, President Tshisekedi met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The leaders agreed to strengthen economic and security relations between their countries. President Tshisekedi also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Presidents Residence in Jerusalem, where they discussed bilateral relations and international and regional issues, including security challenges. In their joint statement, Israel and the Democratic Republic of Congo said they would continue consultations toward moving the Congolese embassy to Jerusalem. The statement also indicated plans to open a resident Israeli embassy in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. No specific timetable for these moves was announced.