RIYADH: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi has expressed his support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the World Expo 2030.

This came during the meeting between Saudi Royal Court Adviser Ahmed Kattan and the president on Thursday in Kinshasa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Tshisekedi also reaffirmed his country’s support for the first Saudi-African Summit and the fifth Arab-African Summit in Riyadh.

Kattan expressed the Saudi government’s appreciation for Congo’s support, adding that it was a reflection of the strong ties between the two countries.

Kattan conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin to the government and people of Congo. Tshisekedi exchanged similar greetings.

The two officials discussed bilateral relations between their countries as well as ways to boost these. They also reviewed regional and international issues of common interest.