Premier Nabbanja in Rome for Italy - Africa Summit
Jan 28, 2024
At least 20 African heads of state and government are expected at the summit whose theme is "A Bridge for Common Growth."
Nabbanja was received by the head of Uganda’s Mission in Italy Ambassador Elizabeth Paula Napeyok and her deputy ambassador Alinemary Kemerwa Kenyangi at Fiumicino Airport. (Courtesy Photo)
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Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja is in Italy to represent President Yoweri Museveni at the Italy - Africa Summit taking place in Rome.
The two-day conference aims to strengthen ties and collaboration between Africa and Italy.
It's also a platform for the host country to present their strategic plan aimed at reviewing its approach to the African continent.
A source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the agenda of the summit covers diverse areas of cooperation, including education, energy, culture, vocational training, economic and infrastructure development, and food security plus a discussion on the fight against human trafficking and terrorism.
At least 20 African heads of state and government are expected at the summit whose theme is "A Bridge for Common Growth."
Kenya’s President, William Ruto the current chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) is scheduled to deliver an address on Energy Security.
The EU leaders and representatives of international organisations are among those attending the summit.
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