In the world of international news, an event is attracting attention: Saudi Arabia is in the race to organize World Expo 2030. To achieve this objective, the country is counting on the support of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) when choosing the organizing country in November 2023 in Paris.
An envoy from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Qattan, met with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. During this meeting, he confirmed the closeness between the two countries and expressed Saudi Arabia’s willingness to invest in the DRC in areas such as energy, agriculture, tourism and mining, depending on the opportunities available and the priorities of the Congolese State.
In addition to investments, Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Qattan mentioned the forthcoming holding of a special conference with the DRC as well as an Africa-Saudi Arabia Business Forum. These initiatives bear witness to the mutual interest of the two countries in strengthening their economic and diplomatic ties.
This meeting between the representatives of Saudi Arabia and the DRC is of great importance in the context of World Expo 2030. Indeed, an alliance between these two countries could considerably influence the final decision of the choice of the organizing country.
The World Expo is a major event that brings together countries from around the world to promote innovation, sustainable development and progress. Saudi Arabia, as a candidate for the organization of this event, wishes to highlight its ability to organize an event of international scope and to share its history, its culture and its technological advances.
For the Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting Saudi Arabia’s candidacy could also be beneficial. In addition to investment opportunities, this could enhance the country’s visibility and attractiveness on the international scene.
The outcome of this meeting between Saudi Arabia and the DRC remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the competition for the organization of World Expo 2030 is intensifying, and these diplomatic exchanges could have significant repercussions on the future of this world event. Stay tuned for future developments