刚果（金）和赞比亚两国政府近日在刚果（金）东南部省份首府卢本巴希举行的双边部长级会议上达成共识，决定于8月13日重新开放因安全原因被赞比亚单方面关闭的边境口岸。此次重开边境口岸，标志着两国间紧张关系的缓和，并为边境地区的贸易和物流活动带来积极影响。
据报道，今年7月，刚果（金）外贸部宣布暂停进口饮料和啤酒等产品，为期一年，以保护地方经济和就业，这一决定引发了边境地区部分运输商的示威。随后，8月10日，赞比亚政府出于安全考虑，临时关闭了与刚果（金）接壤的边境口岸。此举对依赖边境贸易的地区经济和民众生活造成了影响。
刚果（金）东南部与赞比亚接壤，边境口岸是该地区重要的交通和物流枢纽。该地区每年有大量矿产品通过赞比亚运至坦桑尼亚达累斯萨拉姆港和南非德班港。此次边境口岸的重开，有助于恢复该地区的正常贸易秩序，促进地区经济的稳定发展。
两国政府在会议上表示，将继续加强合作，共同应对边境安全和经济发展的挑战。这一决定得到了两国边境地区民众的广泛欢迎，他们期待边境口岸的重开能够带来更多的贸易机会和经济繁荣。
此次边境口岸的重开，不仅有助于刚果（金）和赞比亚两国的经济发展，也有助于维护地区的和平与稳定。两国政府将继续加强沟通和合作，确保边境地区的长期繁荣和人民的福祉。
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News Title: Border Between DR Congo and Zambia Reopens Following Ministerial Meeting in Lubumbashi
Keywords: DR Congo-Zambia border, reopening, Lubumbashi meeting
News Content:
The governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have reached a consensus at a bilateral ministerial meeting held in Lubumbashi, the capital of the DRC’s southeastern province, recently. The two countries decided to reopen the border crossing point that had been closed unilaterally by Zambia due to security reasons on August 13.
The reopening of the border crossing point marks a thaw in tensions between the two countries and is expected to have a positive impact on trade and logistics activities in the border region.
It is reported that in July this year, the DRC’s Ministry of Foreign Trade announced a one-year suspension of imports of beverages and beer to protect local economies and employment. This decision led to demonstrations by some transporters in the border area. Subsequently, on August 10, the Zambian government temporarily closed the border crossing points with the DRC, affecting the economic conditions of the border regions and the livelihoods of local residents.
The southeastern part of the DRC borders with Zambia, and the border crossing points are vital for the transportation and logistics of the region. The area sees a significant amount of mineral products being shipped through Zambia to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port and South Africa’s Durban port annually. The reopening of the border crossing point will help restore normal trade order in the region and promote stable economic development in the area.
At the meeting, the two governments expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and jointly addressing challenges related to border security and economic development. This decision was widely welcomed by the people in the border regions of both countries, who are looking forward to the reopening of the border crossing point bringing more trade opportunities and economic prosperity.
The reopening of the border crossing point not only benefits the economic development of the DRC and Zambia but also contributes to maintaining peace and stability in the region. The two governments will continue to enhance communication and cooperation to ensure the long-term prosperity of the border region and the well-being of its people.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/08-13/10268048.shtml
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