Group 1: Environmental Protection - Two financing agreements were signed under France's "National Forests, Nature and Climate Initiative" to support the management of Congo's natural reserves in two phases [2] - An intention statement was signed to establish a regional academy in Brazzaville dedicated to combating environmental crimes, focusing on illegal mining, logging, trafficking of protected species, and the import of toxic waste [3] - France seeks support from Congo for the approval of the "International Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction" at the upcoming UN Ocean Conference on June 9 [3] - President Sassou held a book launch for "Exploring the Republic of Congo Along the Water," promoting the country's natural and cultural resources [4] Group 2: Infrastructure Development - A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire and France's Haropa Group to share expertise in port management and logistics, focusing on knowledge exchange, best practices, innovation to reduce carbon footprints, and sustainable development [5] - An energy cooperation agreement was signed between Congo's national electricity company and Seureca, a subsidiary of Veolia Group, to modernize the public distribution network with support from a French technical and experience exchange fund [6] - Funding was provided by France for the extension of the Brazzaville riverside road to the Joue Bridge, with the first phase financed under a debt relief and development contract, and the French Development Agency (AFD) may oversee subsequent project work [7]