Abstract
This study deals with the complicated relationship between the former Czechoslovakia and Congo/Zaire during the period of Mobutu Sese Seko's rule, 1965–1980. Czechoslovakia was very active in Africa during the cold war period and tended to develop economic and diplomatic relations with the majority of African countries. The countries were divided into several categories: priority countries, which were socialist or Marxist-oriented; countries of economic importance, and countries under the influence of former colonial capitalist powers. Despite being in the latter category, Congo/Zaire was of great importance due to its natural resources and economic potential. The Czechoslovak government sought to identify ways of strengthening its position there. Due to several administrative obstacles, direct economic exchange was impossible and all economic contacts had to be channelled via Belgium and Belgian companies. Nevertheless, in spite of such obstacles, both states tried to develop fruitful economic relations.
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