Kinshasa, October 9, 2024 – During a recent meeting in Kinshasa, a Congolese civil engineering company discussed with 26 business leaders from the Belgian economic mission business opportunities between the two countries. This meeting was an opportunity for Belgian entrepreneurs to discover the potential for collaboration with Congolese companies in the civil engineering sector.
Representatives of Belgian companies, accompanied by the economic affairs officer of the Belgian embassy in the DRC, expressed keen interest in business opportunities in the field of public works in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The discussions focused on the transversality of public services attached to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works, particularly in the areas of roads, highways, railways, architecture, energy, ports, airports and urban engineering.
The Director General of the Congolese Agency for Major Works (ACGT), Nico Nzau Nzau, introduced the Belgian entrepreneurs to the different sectors that are conducive to collaboration, such as social housing and energy. He also mentioned the prefabrication plant for the construction of low-cost houses installed in Kisangani, which attracted the interest of the Belgian participants.
It is essential to emphasize that the civil engineering sector in the DRC is booming, with many ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects. The country has significant needs in terms of housing, roads and other infrastructure essential to economic and social development. Cooperation between Belgian and Congolese companies in the field of civil engineering could contribute significantly to the growth and modernization of infrastructure in the DRC.
The participation of the Director General of the ACGT in the working session organized by the Belgian Embassy demonstrates the commitment of the Congolese authorities to promote business opportunities and strengthen ties with international partners. Fruitful discussions took place on the economic environment in the DRC, highlighting the challenges and opportunities offered by the Congolese market.
In conclusion, this meeting between Belgian and Congolese companies in the civil engineering sector opens up new perspectives for mutually beneficial collaboration and investment. It is essential to seize these opportunities to strengthen economic partnerships between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo, thus promoting the economic and social development of both countries.
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