The Belgian King received the Rector of the University of Kinshasa, Professor Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba, in audience this Tuesday, March 28, at the Royal Palace in Belgium.

During this meeting, the Rector of the University of Kinshasa had the opportunity to present the academic and scientific activities of his institution, as well as the challenges it faces. The Belgian King praised the efforts of the University of Kinshasa in the fields of teaching and research, as well as its contribution to the economic and social development of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This audience demonstrates the importance attached to higher education and research in relations between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This meeting contributes to strengthening academic and scientific cooperation between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and demonstrates the commitment of the Belgian authorities to the development of education and research in the country.