A signing ceremony for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Qatar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo took place on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York.

HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani signed on behalf of the State of Qatar, while HE Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations Ambassador Ignace Gata Mavita wa Lufuta signed on behalf of his country.

The two sides underlined the keenness on strengthening and developing the friendly relations and cooperation in the political, economic, trade and cultural fields.

The two sides stressed the importance of establishing bilateral relations in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, and expressed their confidence that the establishment of diplomatic relations will contribute to the development of the bilateral cooperation and the consolidation of world peace.