President Hakainde Hichilema has arrived in Nairobi Kenya, for the two-day France\u2013Africa Summit co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto.<\/p>\n
President Hichilema\u2019s plane touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 15:30 hours local time.<\/p>\n
The Head of State was received by Kenya\u2019s Minister of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe, and other government officials.<\/p>\n
Shortly after his arrival, the President signed the visitors\u2019 register before proceeding to the hotel.<\/p>\n
Later this evening, President Hichilema will attend a gala dinner with other Heads of State and government, hosted by President William Ruto.<\/p>\n
More than 30 African Heads of State and government, together with business leaders, are participating in the summit dubbed Forward Africa, with the main gathering scheduled for tomorrow at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre.<\/p>\n
The summit is expected to provide a platform for African countries to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with France while advancing investment and sustainable development partnerships.<\/p>\n
Discussions will focus on seven thematic areas, including green industrialisation and energy transition, economic partnerships and investment, as well as reforming the global financial architecture.<\/p>\n
Youth employability and entrepreneurship, climate sustainability, peace, and security will also form part of the agenda.<\/p>\n
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