President Kagame in Seoul for Korea-Africa Summit

President Kagame has arrived in Seoul, South Korea, where he will join other leaders at the first Korea-Africa Summit.

For the first time since its founding, the Republic of Korea is inviting the leaders of African nations and related international organizations to a Korea-Africa Summit, which will be held between June 4 and 5 at KINTEX International Exhibition Center in Ilsan and Seoul, Korea. 

Themed “The Future We Make Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity,” the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit(link is external) aims to elevate cooperation between Korea and Africa, by bringing together heads of state and international organizations in Africa and key figures from Korean government communities, including South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. 

The Summit aspires to discuss collaborative solutions to promote collective strength and solidarity for sustainable development, with a focus on tackling global challenges such as climate change, food security, supply chain stability, and health security. (End)