The Provincial Executive of Kinshasa has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Kingdom of Spain. This commitment was made on the occasion of Spain's National Day, celebrated on October 12th. According to a press release from the Provincial Ministry in charge of Tourism, the Provincial Minister, Jesus-Noel Sheke, paid a courtesy visit to the new Ambassador of Spain in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Maria Angeles.
During the visit, Kinshasa expressed its willingness to consolidate cooperative relations with Spain in several areas. The discussions focused on Kinshasa's potential as a tourist destination and the prospects for collaboration with Madrid. Madrid hosts the FITUR, one of the major international events in the tourism sector, every year. This presents an opportunity to promote Kinshasa as a destination and showcase its cultural and tourist assets.
Jesus-Noel Sheke and Maria Angeles also discussed investment opportunities in Kinshasa's strategic sectors, including the digital sector, transport, infrastructure, property, and agriculture. The two officials explored ways to strengthen cultural exchanges and foster closer ties between the two countries. They also touched on the issue of establishing a Spanish centre in Kinshasa.
The Provincial Minister in charge of Planning, Budget, Civil Service, Employment, Tourism, Transport, and Urban Mobility, Jesus-Noel Sheke, led the courtesy visit. He represents the Kinshasa Provincial Government, under the leadership of Governor Daniel Bumba. The visit aimed to reaffirm Kinshasa's commitment to cooperation with Spain.
The cooperation between Kinshasa and Spain is expected to promote economic growth and cultural exchange. The two countries can benefit from each other's experiences and expertise in various sectors. The establishment of a Spanish centre in Kinshasa will facilitate cultural exchanges and strengthen ties between the two nations.
Maria Angeles replaced Carmen Diez as the Ambassador of Spain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The change in leadership presents an opportunity for Kinshasa to strengthen its relations with Spain. Jesus-Noel Sheke's visit was an initiative to reaffirm Kinshasa's commitment to cooperation with Spain.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Spain can explore new avenues for cooperation. The two countries have the potential to strengthen their economic and cultural ties. The reaffirmation of Kinshasa's commitment to cooperation with Spain is a positive step towards enhancing bilateral relations.
Key points
- Kinshasa's Provincial Executive reaffirms commitment to strengthen cooperation with Spain
- The cooperation will focus on areas such as tourism, investment, and cultural exchange
- The establishment of a Spanish centre in Kinshasa will facilitate cultural exchanges and strengthen ties between the two countries
