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reiterated Congo’s readiness to support entrepreneurs and modernize public services to boost
innovation.

Calling on the global investment community, President Sassou Nguesso remarked, “Investing in
Congo is not just an opportunity; it is a win-win proposition for all. We are committed to making our
country a destination of choice for long-term collaboration and shared prosperity.”

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the League of Arab States, delivered a profound and
forward-looking speech during AIM Congress 2025, underscoring the urgent need for unity,
sustainable development, and strategic investment across the Arab world in the face of growing
global challenges.
He drew parallels between current geopolitical tensions and the instability and he urged Arab
nations to safeguard their national interests while strengthening regional cooperation.

Shifting focus to economic development, Aboul Gheit stressed the Arab region’s enormous
potential, particularly its youthful population. “More than 60% of the Arab population is under the
age of 30. This represents an extraordinary opportunity,” he said. He advocated for the
empowerment of youth through investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Speaking during the Global Leaders’ Debate at the AIM Congress 2025, Judith Suminwa Tuluka,
Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, spotlighted the nation’s remarkable
investment potential amidst ongoing challenges.

Addressing a global audience, Tuluka emphasised the strategic importance of the DRC’s mineral
wealth, fertile land, and youthful population. She acknowledged the infrastructure and energy
constraints facing the country, largely shaped by the legacy of conflict, but reframed them as key
areas for impactful investment.

“Our diversity, our minerals, and our role in the climate conversation uniquely position us on the
global stage,” she said. “We are welcoming investment into these sectors and have enacted
progressive policies to ensure that partnerships yield mutual benefits.”
The Prime Minister emphasised Congo’s substantial consumption potential and the promise of a
dynamic workforce to drive long-term economic growth. She called on global investors to recognise
the DRC not only as a resource-rich country but as a future hub of sustainable development and
inclusive opportunity.
“Investing in the Democratic Republic of Congo means investing in a shared future,” she
concluded.

Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, stressed the region's rapid growth,
technological innovation, and resilience amidst global challenges.

Calling AIM Congress a key platform for global economic collaboration, Minnikhanov spotlighted
Tatarstan’s strong infrastructure and commitment to fostering innovation, particularly through
support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He pointed to the region’s network of
Special Economic Zones (SEZs), technoparks, industrial parks, and IT hubs as crucial engines of
growth.

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