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Elder Soares Meets the Republic of the Congo Prime Minister

On May 23, 2025, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with Elder Thierry Mutombo, President of the Central Africa Area, visited with His Excellency Anatole Collinet Makosso, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo.

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Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited with His Excellency Anatole Collinet Makosso, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo on May 23, 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
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During this meeting with the Prime Minister, Elder Soares expressed gratitude for His Excellency's hospitality and for authorizing the construction of a new temple in the Republic of the Congo. He emphasized the significance of having a temple and the blessings it would bring to the country.

The Church is currently collaborating with the government of the Republic of the Congo on several humanitarian projects. These projects focus on education, providing clean water and training various medical professionals, among other initiatives.

During his speech, the prime minister said he appreciates the support of the Church and asked that its leaders continue praying for his country as they make efforts to improve food security and sanitation for their people. These joint initiatives aim to demonstrate love and support for people in the Republic of the Congo.

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