Congo–Egypt Chamber of Commerce chief urges Egyptian investors to enter Africa without hesitation

Speaking at the Egyptian–African Economic Conference, Kazelea praised Al-Ahram Foundation and conference organizers for what he called “an exceptional event,” adding that the invitation reflected the growing seriousness of Egypt’s outreach to Africa.

Kazelea offered an unusually candid reflection on past experiences with investment forums: “When I was first invited, I hesitated. I have attended many conferences in Egypt—at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and other venues—with limited outcomes. Egyptians want to enter Africa, but they hesitate too much. I tell them: do not hesitate. Just go. Jump—especially into DR Congo.”

He underscored that the Democratic Republic of Congo possesses some of the world’s richest deposits of copper, cobalt, lithium, and other strategic minerals essential for electric vehicles, aircraft manufacturing, electronics, and advanced batteries—fields where Egyptian industry is expanding rapidly.

He pointed in particular to Egypt’s fast-growing mobile-phone assembly sector, which he believes is primed for deeper joint ventures in Congo.

“Congo is Egypt’s twin in every field,” he said.

“Egypt enjoys strong agricultural expertise but suffers from limited arable land. Congo has vast fertile plains.