Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday received a letter from Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi expressing his country’s support towards Egypt on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue. President Sisi appreciated the Congo’s support towards Egypt regarding Nile water issues and conveyed his greetings to the Congolese President. Sisi further noted the pride Egypt holds in its relations with the Congo and expressed an eagerness to further trade exchange between both nations. Kabongo also conveyed the Congolese president’s praise for Egypt’s support of the Congo within international and regional forums and the assistance it has provided. The meeting was held under the auspices of the African Union and in the presence of observers from the AU Bureau member states, the US, the EU and experts from the AU Commission.

Source: Egypt Independent September 20, 2020 09:59 UTC