Egypt, DR Congo Discuss Closer Cooperation at Mining Forum

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held talks with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of the Congo on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Badawi met with Louis Watum, the Congolese minister of mines, bringing together the officials responsible for their countries’ mining portfolios.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Egypt Mining Forum 2026.

Their discussions focused on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. The brief account of the meeting did not specify particular projects or agreements.