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The Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River (EAEMDR) hosted a working visit for a delegation from the Ministry of Fisheries, River Economy, and Waterways of the Republic of the Congo as part of their official visit to Bulgaria.
During the meeting, the Agency presented its operations and expertise in surveying and maintaining the Danube navigation channel, conducting hydrographic measurements, managing fairway marking, and ensuring safe navigation conditions. The delegation was introduced to the specialized equipment and vessels used by the Agency, as well as modern, eco-friendly solutions for improving navigational conditions. The two parties also discussed topics of mutual interest, including waterway maintenance and marking, dredging operations, navigation safety, digital cartography, and professional capacity building.
"The goal of our visit to Bulgaria is to renew and lay the foundations for bilateral cooperation. The Congo River has critical needs regarding the development of navigation, port infrastructure, dredging operations, navigational marking, and human resource training," stated Mr. Evariste Miakarila, Head of the Cabinet of the Minister of Fisheries, River Economy, and Waterways of the Republic of the Congo.
