Kinshasa, April 21st 2026 (CPA).- The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of National Defense of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has familiarized himself with the Turkish defense industry on Tuesday in Ankara, during a visit to the state-owned company ASFAT, specialized in land, air and naval sectors, according to a communiqué. “Attorney Guy Kabombo and his delegation visited the state-owned company ASFAT, specialized in the land, air and naval sectors, where Turkish technological capabilities were presented within the structure,” the Ministry in charge of Defense communication unit stated. For Guy Kabombo, Türkiye appears as a key partner in supporting the reconstruction of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in line with the vision of President Félix Tshisekedi. To this end, both sides reviewed future prospects, particularly in industrial development and technical partnership.
Received at the Presidency of Turkish Defense Industries by the Secretary of Defense Industries, Professor Haluk Görgün, discussions focused on the progress of ongoing projects, completed acquisitions, and those currently being implemented.
Particular attention was given to training, skills development for Congolese personnel, and the need to structure a sustainable industrial cooperation framework.