Congo is the second largest country in Africa and the 11^th largest country in the world, which means that it can be a great economic market for Iranian knowledge-based products. According to the news, the most important export opportunities to Congo are related to the knowledge-based field.

Shariati, the ambassador of Iran in Congo, expressed his hope about the development of activities of creative companies and startups in the IT field after negotiation with the minister of information technology of Congo. 

He added: given that the government has the right resources to invest in technological areas, the market is very suitable for our activities.

More than two-thirds of the workforce is agricultural, with coffee, tea, cocoa, natural rubber and raw materials exported. Minerals are the backbone of the country"s economy, accounting for about 60% of exports.

According to Shariati, despite the high potential and demand of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons to attract capital and technology in the fields of oil, gas, refineries and petrochemicals, unfortunately due to the internal conditions of the country and the lack of decentralized ministries in Iran, there is much hope in the development of technical and engineering services exports. Without the cooperation of these ministries and companies there is no way to enter this market.

Other important topics required by the government are development of educational infrastructures, such as construction of schools and technical and vocational centers in order to train experts and capable human resources. This requires the investment of the private sector and a serious presence in the market.

Discussion of providing safe and hygienic water and all related industries, including the development of new pumping and water treatment systems, water supply lines, water network management, payment system control and smart water meters are issues that Iranian knowledge-based companies can play a critical role in these areas.

Iranian Knowledge-based Companies Can Enter the Market of Congo

According to the ambassador of Iran in Congo, although Iranian products are highly competitive in terms of quality and price with their Chinese, Indian and Turkish counterparts, the thirst for business and manufacturing companies in these countries is far greater than that of Iranians.

The ambassador of Iran in Kinshasa, Congo expressed his hope that: given the communications infrastructure created by the Congo government, it will be able to increase the presence of Iranian companies in the region and pave the way for exports with the help of the Vice-Presidency.

He also affirmed: soon, the export of knowledge-based diagnostic devices will be implemented from Iran and the embassy will aim to eliminate the problem of money transfer.

To develop activities in Africa, you can send your request via the phone number of +98211877043.

A report by the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs