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Kagame Joins Other Leaders at 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum

President Paul Kagame has joined other African leaders at the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) which kicked off in Nusa Dua, Bali (September 1- 3).

Indonesia as an emerging Asian power is using this gathering as a platform for Indonesia and African countries to strengthen bilateral relations, formulate strategic steps, and make joint efforts in facing increasingly complex global challenges.

According to the Indonesian government, the 2nd IAF is expected to give birth to new agreements and ideas through a spirit of togetherness, in order to shape a better future for future generations.

Rwandan Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdul Karim Harerimana, said the 2nd IAF would also serve as a forum for exchanging ideas in overcoming development challenges.

He cited that Rwanda President Paul Kagame will be a resource person in the forum and share experiences from African countries, especially Rwanda, in strengthening international development cooperation.

“His [Kagame’s] presence, along with other African leaders, is expected to deepen bilateral and multilateral relations, and open up opportunities for closer and mutually beneficial collaboration,” Abdul Karim said.

Indonesian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pahala Nugraha Manshury, said, “We hope that this forum will not only discuss plans to build cooperation between Indonesia and Africa, but also produce concrete plans, given the huge potential that can be developed between the two. For the private sector and state-owned enterprises, it is estimated that there will be agreements with a value of up to US$3.5 billion or around Rp58 trillion.”

 

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