Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi have held talks, according to Kapital.kz citing the Akorda press service. The two leaders oversaw the signing of interagency agreements covering diplomatic consultations as well as cooperation in mining and geology.
Both nations hold vast natural resources and see potential in becoming reliable partners for mutually beneficial projects. The DRC plays a central role in global supply chains of critical minerals, accounting for approximately 76% of the world’s cobalt production, 14% of copper, 8.3% of tin, 42% of tantalum, and 40% of coltan, alongside deposits of other strategic metals essential to high-tech industries.
Kazakhstan’s Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) already operates successfully in the DRC with the support of Congolese authorities. The new agreements are expected to accelerate the development of bilateral ties in the resource sector.
In addition, the two presidents agreed to hold regular consultations and maintain close working contacts between their foreign ministries to ensure steady progress in cooperation.
