Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met a delegation from Chinese construction equipment maker LiuGong at her office, according to a statement dated Jan. 22, 2026, published by the prime minister’s office. The statement described LiuGong as a global leader in construction machinery and said the talks were in line with the government’s push to improve the investment climate and attract industrial projects.

The prime minister’s office said discussions focused on a phased plan that could include setting up sales, assembly and maintenance facilities, alongside technology transfer and training for local workers. It also mentioned the possibility of local “Made in DRC” production, job creation and support for infrastructure development. The statement did not provide a timeline, locations, the size of the investment or the legal structure of the project, such as a subsidiary, partnership or joint venture.

Founded in 1958, LiuGong manufactures construction equipment including loaders, excavators, bulldozers and graders, as well as machinery used for roadworks and construction sites. On its website, the company says it operates internationally through a network of dealers.

Public information remains limited to the announcement of talks and broad areas of cooperation, including sales, assembly, maintenance, training and local production. Concrete details would require formal agreements, a timeline and quantified commitments.

Boaz Kabeya