President Paul Kagame arrived in Kuwait City, yesterday, for the Third Africa-Arab Heads of State Summit that opens on Tuesday.
The Summit, organised under the theme “Partners in Development and Investment,” will focus on the role of economic cooperation for sustainable development as well as discuss the activity report of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.
With a strong focus on economic growth, this year’s summit was preceded by the Africa-Arab Economic Conference which
brought together leaders in the private and public sector from both regions. The conference discussed investment and agriculture and called for the implementation of joint free trade zones, investments in infrastructure and the elimination of trade barriers.
Putting words into action, Rwanda and Kuwait signed a USD 12 million loan agreement with Kuwait Fund for Arabic Economic Development for Munini Hospital.
Over 60 countries have confirmed their participation in the Third Africa Arab Summit including 34 Heads of State and Goverment.
The summit will take place on the 19th and 20th of November and is the first to be held outside of Africa.
The New Times
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