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Polish, Congolese FMs meet in Warsaw

08.11.2024 12:00
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met with his visiting Congolese counterpart Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss a range of bilateral and international issues.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski (right) and his Congolese counterpart Thrse Kayikwamba Wagner (left) meet  in Warsaw on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski (right) and his Congolese counterpart Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (left) meet in Warsaw on Thursday, November 7, 2024.Photo: Barbara Milkowska/MSZ

The two top diplomats discussed issues such as international security and migration, in addition to economic cooperation between their countries.

According to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sikorski and Wagner focused on enhancing bilateral relations in areas such as agriculture, infrastructure and mining.

Due to its rich natural resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seen as an attractive partner for Poland.

The discussions also covered information and communications technology (ICT) and digitization, which officials say are particularly promising areas where Polish businesses are already seeking opportunities in the Congolese market.

Sikorski welcomed plans for a cooperation agreement in the ICT sector that will support Polish entrepreneurs in bidding for contracts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including efforts to digitize the government administration.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to present Poland's position on Russia's war against Ukraine, confirming the alignment of views between the two countries on the inviolability of borders and the right of nations to self-determination, the Polish foreign ministry said.

Warsaw, November 7, 2024. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski (R) and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner (L), during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Warsaw (PAP/Marcin Obara) Radosław Sikorski (right) and Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (left) during a press conference in Warsaw on Thursday. Photo: PAP/Marcin Obara

The two ministers also discussed the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region of Central Africa, in addition to security, human rights and humanitarian and migration challenges.

The Congolese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wagner also raised the issue of Rwandan occupation and its impact on the security of civilians. It added that Poland expressed strong support for peace and a shared commitment to multilateralism.

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Source: MSZ/X/@RDC_Minafet/@PolandMFA