Congo President visits Arab Organization for Industrialization to discuss strengthening cooperation
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Major General Engineer Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairman of the Arab Organization for Industrialization AOI, welcomed President F茅lix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC and his delegation. The visit aimed to strengthen economic and industrial partnerships and enhance cooperation with African nations, supporting intra-African trade and creating new opportunities for economic and developmental partnerships. Discussions focused on joint cooperation mechanisms, leveraging AOI鈥檚 manufacturing and technological capabilities to support development projects and defense and security industries in the DRC, and exploring collaboration in various manufacturing sectors. Major General Mokhtar Abdel Latif emphasized strengthening cooperation with African countries, aligning with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi鈥檚 directives to expand industrial and economic integration and support Egypt鈥檚 presence in African markets. He expressed pride in the relations between Egypt and the DRC, stressing the importance of continued coordination and cooperation, especially in development projects, to support the DRC鈥檚 development efforts. President Tshisekedi praised the advanced industrial technologies showcased during a tour of AOI鈥檚 product exhibition, including armored vehicles, defense systems, and medical equipment. He affirmed the DRC鈥檚 commitment to strengthening partnership with Egypt in industrial and developmental fields, appreciating AOI鈥檚 role and emphasizing coordinated efforts f
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