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Egypt hopeful Congo AU presidency will help in Nile Dam crisis

Egypt stressed its support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the presidency of the African Union to lead joint African action next year, most notably in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis.
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CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted Nov. 4 a high-level Congolese delegation headed by Fortna Beasley, special adviser to the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

During the meeting, Beasley conveyed a message to Sisi from Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, expressing deep appreciation for Egypt’s unlimited support to maintain peace and stability in the DRC and its tireless support at all regional and international forums, Egyptian presidency spokesman Bassam Rady said in a statement. The delegation further praised the distinguished fraternal relations and friendship between the two countries and expressed the DRC’s willingness to further boost bilateral ties at all levels, especially in areas regarding development.

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