President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi (R) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for a photo after a one-on-one meeting in Kinshasa, capital of the DRC, on Feb. 20, 2022. The DRC signed late Sunday multiple cooperation agreements with Turkey following a meeting between the two heads of state here. (Photo by Alain Uaykani/Xinhua)
KINSHASA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed late Sunday multiple cooperation agreements with Turkey following a meeting between the two heads of state here.
The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 48-hour official visit to the DRC starting Sunday.
Following a one-on-one meeting between the two presidents, the two countries signed several bilateral agreements on cooperation in various sectors, including defense and security, infrastructure and transport, as well as non-double taxation and investment promotion.
"This day is historic in importance" for bilateral ties, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi said, noting that the signed agreements "symbolize the will to strengthen our relations and develop good things between our two countries."
On Monday, the two presidents will attend a ceremony to launch the construction of Turkey's new embassy. ■
Officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Turkey shake hands after signing multiple cooperation agreements in Kinshasa, capital of the DRC, on Feb. 20, 2022. The DRC signed late Sunday multiple cooperation agreements with Turkey following a meeting between the two heads of state here. (Photo by Alain Uaykani/Xinhua)