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Shaikha Al Nowais meets with President of Congo

in Kinshasa

• Monday, July 28, 2025 5:27 PM
• 3 minutes Reading

Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, met
with Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to discuss avenues for future
cooperation between UN Tourism and the Congolese government in the areas of culture, tourism,
and sustainable development.

The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to advance shared priorities while addressing
the challenges facing the cultural sector.

Discussions also explored opportunities to elevate the Democratic Republic of Congo’s status as a
leading cultural and tourism hub in Africa.

She also held a bilateral meeting with HYolande Elebe Ma Ndembo, Congolese Minister of Culture,
Arts, and Heritage, during which both sides explored prospects for collaboration aimed at

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