The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo discusses with Shakhbut Bin Nahyan the strengthening of cooperation and developments in the regional situation

Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, received Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, during a working visit to the capital, Kinshasa.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Office, to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and their wishes for his country and its people for further progress and prosperity.

For his part, Tshisekedi conveyed to Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Presidential Office, and his wishes for the leadership, government and people of the UAE for further development. And growth.

Tshisekedi welcomed the visit of Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan, and discussed with him ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and intensify joint work to achieve sustainable development goals for the benefit of the two countries and their friendly peoples.

They also discussed the latest developments in the regional situation, including the tragic developments in Sudan, and the two sides stressed the importance of the role of the Quartet, which includes the UAE, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United States of America, and its efforts to achieve a humanitarian truce.

The two sides also condemned all violations against civilians and humanitarian workers, and in this context they called for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring unimpeded access to humanitarian aid, protecting civilians, and holding accountable the crimes committed.