Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receipt In Nairobi on Monday, May 11 to participate in the Africa-France Summit, a two-day gathering in the Kenyan capital that brings together African leaders, French officials, international organizations and business representatives to discuss economic development and regional cooperation.
It was held under the slogan “africa forward,” the summit It is jointly organized by Kenya and France and focuses on issues including sustainable growth, digital innovation, energy transition and reform of global financial institutions. French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General António Guterres were among the dignitaries attending the event alongside heads of state, development banks and private sector leaders from across Africa and Europe.
According to Egyptian presidencyAl-Sisi is scheduled to deliver a speech during the summit, and will also participate in a number of meetings with African and international officials on the sidelines of the summit.
The summit takes place at a time when many African governments are seeking stronger representation in international economic institutions and increased funding for infrastructure, renewable energy and technology projects. France is also seeking to redefine its relationship with African countries by expanding economic partnerships and investment initiatives.
Organizers He says This year’s summit aims to promote a more equal model of cooperation between African countries and France, with a focus on common economic interests and long-term development goals. It is also the first edition of the summit to be co-hosted with an English-speaking African country.
Key discussions are expected to address development financing, food security, youth employment, energy access, digital competitiveness, and regional peace and security efforts, including support for African Union-led initiatives.
The opening day includes a business and investment forum aimed at encouraging partnerships between African and French companies, in addition to activities centered around youth participation, sports and the creative economy. Discussions on the second day will focus more broadly on international financial reform and global economic challenges.
The Nairobi summit follows a series of recent international conferences focused on Africa’s economic future and climate priorities, including finance and development meetings held in Paris, Nairobi and Luanda over the past several years.
Officials also noted that the outcomes of the summit may help shape discussions ahead of it G7 summit In Evian, which France is expected to host in June. The G7 Summit is an international forum held annually for the leaders of the G7 member states: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.