Kinshasa: Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, alongside a high-level delegation of Egyptian businessmen, convened with several Congolese business figures in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This meeting, held on the sidelines of Abdelatty’s visit to the country, was focused on enhancing economic and trade cooperation between Egypt and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in alignment with the historical and fraternal ties shared by the two nations.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Ambassador Tamim Khilaf, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that Minister Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s commitment to strengthening economic partnerships with African countries. Abdelatty articulated that achieving sustainable development within the continent requires genuine collaboration between African nations, pointing to the significant potential held by both Egypt and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This potential present
s promising opportunities to deepen joint cooperation across various sectors.
During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty showcased the successful endeavors of Egyptian companies in infrastructure, energy, construction, and building sectors, citing accomplishments such as the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam in Tanzania. Additionally, Abdelatty engaged in political consultations with his Congolese counterpart, Therese Wagner, at the onset of his visit to Kinshasa. These discussions were centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in diverse fields, including trade and investment, as well as addressing regional and international issues of mutual interest, as outlined in an official press release.
The visit underscores Egypt’s dedication to reinforcing its longstanding relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, grounded in mutual respect, brotherhood, and collaborative efforts to establish a strategic partnership beneficial to both nations. Abdelatty described the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a le
ading recipient of Egyptian aid, technical cooperation, and capacity-building initiatives provided by the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development (EAPD) and the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding (CCCPA). Additionally, scholarships are available for Congolese students to pursue education at Egyptian universities and institutes.
The discussions between the two ministers also focused on enhancing economic and investment cooperation, fostering collaboration among investors from both countries, and proposing the launch of an Egyptian-Congolese Business Forum aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties.