On May 27, 2016, Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Lin Songtian met with the press delegation of the Republic of Congo. Lin Songtian conducted in-depth communication with journalists on China's development course and its policy towards Africa, relations between China and the Republic of Congo and international issues of their concern. He also answered questions from the journalists.

Journalists expressed in succession that African countries should learn from China's reform and opening-up policy, and devote themselves to independent and sustainable development. The Republic of Congo looks forward to carrying out mutually beneficial cooperation with China in such fields as special economic zone construction, agricultural development, infrastructure construction and human resource development. Media outlets stand ready to continue to actively carry out China-related reports, so as to make contributions to enhancing friendship and cooperation between both countries.

The press delegation of the Republic of Congo, which was invited by All-China Journalists Association to visit China, consists of several journalists from mainstream media including TV Congo, Digital Congo TV, and Les Depeches De Brazzaville. .