Democratic Republic of Congo still has difficulty securing investments for its Inga power project, the president said on Tuesday in New York, adding that the World Bank and China are interested.
The multibillion dollar project, which will harness the power of the Congo River, has been repeatedly delayed by red tape and disagreements between Congo and its partners.
Tshisekedi has previously said he had held discussions with potential new partners, including China and the World Bank.
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