Egyptian Defense Minister holds talks with congolese counterpart to strengthen military cooperation

CAIRO – 11 July 2026:  General Ashraf Salem Zaher, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, met with Mr. Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense and Veterans Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and his accompanying delegation during their official visit to Egypt.

An official reception ceremony was held at the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Defense, where the national anthems of Egypt and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were played.

The talks focused on regional and international developments and their impact on security and stability across Africa. Both sides also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral military and security cooperation.

General Zaher reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding ties between Egypt and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, emphasizing the importance of continued coordination, joint action, and expanding cooperation across various military fields.

For his part, Mr. Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita praised Egypt's efforts in supporting African issues and promoting peace and stability across the continent. He also expressed his aspiration to further enhance coordination and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, along with several senior military officials from both countries.