Presidents of the United Arab Emirates and the Democratic Republic of Congo discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Abu Dhabi (UAE), September 6 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who is on a working visit to the UAE.

The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and collaboration in various fields aimed at promoting development and prosperity in both countries.

The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, welcomed President Tshisekedi’s visit and expressed hope that it would strengthen relations between the two countries for the good of their peoples. It also conveyed wishes for continued peace, prosperity and growth for the Democratic Republic of Congo and its people.

The two leaders explored opportunities to expand cooperation in various sectors, especially development, economy, trade and investment, renewable energy and other important areas that support the sustainable development of both nations.

They also discussed several issues of common interest and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening cooperation with African countries in a way that advances their common interests and promotes development, stability and prosperity across the continent for the good of all.

Tshisekedi paid tribute to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, praising the UAE’s cooperation with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the country’s humanitarian and development initiatives in Africa, as well as its efforts to provide relief to crisis-hit communities around the world.

The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Deputy Chief Justice of the Presidential Court for Special Cases; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Cases at the Presidential Court and a delegation accompanying the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (ANI/WAM)