Felix Tshisekedi
The two leaders discussed cooperation among Nile Basin countries, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Discussions highlighted the need to respect international law governing transboundary international rivers.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of delegations from both countries as part of Tshisekedi’s official visit to Egypt.
The tragedy occurred when a wooden boat carrying 500 people caught fire and capsized in the Congo River last week. The incident has left 148 people dead with over 100 more still missing, according to officials on Friday.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Monday with Special Adviser to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kombo Mondonjo Bola, and the President’s Adviser for Internal Security, Mr. Jack Tshisekedi.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday met with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi, stressing that Egypt is keen to boost ties with its fellow African country.
Sisi affirmed Egypt's support to GERD negotiations under the African Union auspices and with the participation of international partners
The Congolese initiative is currently being studied by the relevant authorities
President Abdel Fatah al Sisi said that Egypt has a ‘sincere political intention’ to reach an agreement regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday invited his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi to visit Egypt soon.
Police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition chief on Sunday
