The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Congo, H.E. Jean-Claude Gakosso, paid an official visit to Vienna, Republic of Austria, from 16 to 18 March 2023. The visit aimed to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and to explore new areas of cooperation, especially in the fields of energy, trade, culture, and education.
The delegation included:
- Jean-Claude Gakosso, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Congo
- Victorien Obouangongo, Diplomatic and Political Advisor to the Minister
- Ibara Ngoualea, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Jean-Paul Ganongo, Press Attaché
- Benjamin Monkassa, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Berlin
- Litschauer Martin, Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Congo in Vienna
- Derd Tapai, translator
During his stay in Vienna, Minister Gakosso met with his Austrian counterpart, H.E. Alexander Schallenberg, and discussed various regional and international issues of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and the rule of law and expressed their support for the United Nations and its specialized agencies. They also exchanged views on the situation in Africa, particularly in the Great Lakes region and the Central African Republic, where the Republic of the Congo plays an active role in promoting peace and stability. The fight against terrorism and extremism, the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Paris Agreement on climate change, was also discussed.
In addition, Minister Gakosso visited the headquarters of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and met with its Secretary General, H.E. Haitham Al Ghais He conveyed his appreciation for OPEC’s efforts to stabilize the global oil market and to ensure a fair price for oil producers and consumers. He also reiterated his country’s adherence to OPEC’s decisions and policies.
On March 17, H.E. Jean-Claude Gakosso had a meeting with the CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Rob Floyd, in Vienna on 17.03.2023 at 11:00 to express the Republic of the Congo’s support in international peace and security.
That same day, Minister Gakosso and his delegation held talks with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), H.E. Rafael Mariano Grossi, and thanked him for his support to the Republic of the Congo in developing its nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes. He expressed his interest in enhancing cooperation with the IAEA in areas such as health, agriculture, and water management.
The day ended with another official visit. This time, the Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Jean-Claude Gakoss, together with other members of the delegation, visited the Consulate of the Republic of the Congo in Austria, led by Consul Litschauer Martin.
The visit of Minister Gakosso to Vienna was a success and marked a new milestone in the friendly and fruitful relations between the Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Austria. Both sides expressed their commitment to further enhance their cooperation for the benefit of their peoples and the world.
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H.E. Jean-Claude Gakosso paid an official visit to Vienna
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Congo, H.E. Jean-Claude Gakosso, paid an official visit to Vienna, Republic of Austria, from 16
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