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Congo discusses new funding with Kuwait Fund

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Congolese Finance Minister Christian Yoka discussed funding for new development projects in Congo with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development in Bangkok. The talks also covered the assessment of projects already supported by the institution, according to Journaldebrazza.

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