DRC
Speaking at a joint press conference with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi in Cairo, El-Sisi praised the DRC’s wise and responsible positions on Nile water issues.
gypt expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo following the collapse of the Rubaya mine in eastern DRC, which claimed lives of more than 200 people.
Egypt welcomed on Friday the signing of the Peace and Prosperity Accords in Washington between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda.
This agreement represents an important step toward strengthening security and stability in eastern Congo, advancing national reconciliation, and preserving the unity and territorial integrity of the country, said Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Sunday.
Reaffirming its steadfast support for all regional and international efforts aimed at promoting security, stability, and development across the African continent. Egypt underscored the importance of respecting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of states, and resolving disputes through peaceful means.
In an official statement, Egypt conveyed its sincere sympathy to the government and people of the DRC, as well as to the families of the victims affected by this tragic humanitarian disaster. Egypt also wished a swift and full recovery for the injured.
The two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields. They discussed the overall state of relations between their countries and explored ways to deepen collaboration at all levels. Both ministers agreed to activate joint cooperation mechanisms to better serve the mutual interests of both nations.
Egypt has strongly condemned a failed coup attempt in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The two-day invitational tournament of 6 teams, including host DRC, South Africa, Morocco, Ethiopia, Senegal and the Benin Republic, kicked on a high note.
Ethiopia said "Tunisia’s historic misstep in advancing the Council’s pronouncement undermines its solemn responsibility as a rotating member of the UNSC on an African seat.”
Mr. Christophe Lutundula said that his talks with the Egyptian side are positive and would help find a necessary solution to the GERD issue.
Both Ministers will hold a session of talks at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, downtown Cairo, the statement said. The meeting will be followed by a press conference.
Egypt expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of the brotherly Democratic Republic of Congo and to the families of the innocent victims of the terrorist attack in the eastern province of Beni on Sunday.
"Both leaders expressed their commitment to working together so that the DRC can realize its vast potential and continue on a positive trajectory,” the US Department of State said.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi Wednesday that Egypt and Sudan took the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue to the Security Council because of Ethiopia’s intransigence and attempts to impose a fait accompli.
Both leaders tackled a number of regional and continental files of common interest, especially the upcoming DRC presidency of the African Union (AU) for the year 2021.
Uganda beat Democratic Republic of Congo 2-0 in their opening game at Cairo stadium to be on the top of Group A.
After the AFCON started on Friday night, now the African fans have the time to watch their countries play in the tournament, and we have three games on Saturday to watch.
Egypt condemned the terror attack that targeted a UN base in the Democratic Republic of Congo in which one soldier was killed while 12 others were injured.
