President Paul Kagame arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, October 27, for the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9). The three-day conference, running under the theme, “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” is convening global leaders, leading investors and innovators, captains of industry, and policymakers in government, business, and technology. Leaders are expected to engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue aimed at establishing a solutions-based narrative on the future of investment and policy. ALSO READ: What you need to know about Rwanda-Saudi Arabia ties Upon his arrival in Riyadh, Kagame was hosted in a bilateral meeting by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “Their discussions highlighted the continued strengthening of Rwanda-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cooperation across priority sectors,” Village Urugwiro said. On the first day of the investment forum, Kagame will participate in a Heads of State Conclave, probing the question, “What’s the true cost of economic security?”. Kagame, alongside the presidents of Guyana, Kosovo, Colombia, Bulgaria, Albania, and the Premier of Bermuda, will discuss the current state of shifting trade pursuits and the ways to safeguard national interests while preserving shared prosperity, in a discussion that will be moderated by Matteo Renzi, Senator of the Italian Republic and Former Prime Minister of Italy. The Head of State will also join a panel discussion questioning, “Is Humanity Heading in the Right Direction?”, alongside President Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana, President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan, as well as Ray Dalio, Founder of Bridgewater Associates, and Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA. The discussion will be moderated by Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the Future Investment Initiative Institute. Since 2017, the FII Institute has been an annual event bringing together stakeholders interested in investing in long-standing solutions to global challenges. The forum focuses on four focus areas where inequalities are glaring, to work together on collective solutions, including AI and Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
