In a significant diplomatic engagement, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi met with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan on November 16. The meeting, detailed in a document published by the DRC Presidency on its X account, highlighted the robust and enduring partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both parties reviewed their bilateral relations and discussed regional issues of mutual interest, underscoring the steady progress in their cooperation over recent years. The UAE Foreign Minister expressed strong support for the DRC’s presidency of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), a move seen as pivotal for regional stability. Additionally, the UAE lauded the signing of the Doha Peace Framework Agreement between the DRC Government and the Congo River Alliance—March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), describing it as a crucial step toward national reconciliation and the fulfillment of the Congolese people’s aspirations for security, prosperity, and lasting peace. The two nations agreed to further enhance and expand their collaborative efforts, signaling a commitment to deepening their strategic partnership.