Astana, Kinshasa, Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026– With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia, the 3rd round of the roundtable dedicated to trade and economic cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo took place. The Kazakh delegation was led by Asan Daribayev, Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, while the Congolese side was led by Floribert Kwete, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a range of issues regarding the development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation, the expansion of interaction in the fields of introducing artificial intelligence into public administration systems and digital transformation, transport and logistics, agriculture, the mining industry, and more.
Participants of the meeting also exchanged views on the prospects for expanding the legal framework and further institutionalizing cooperation between a sectoral government agencies and business communities of the two countries.
Upon the conclusion of the meeting the parties agreed to continue holding meetings at various levels, which will contribute to the further strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
