The Secretary General of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Louise Mushikiwabo pleaded for the strengthening of the Americas-Africa partnership. She launched this message on the occasion of the 25th edition of the « International Forum of the Americas » held in Montreal from June 10 to 13, 2019 under the theme: « Leading Change. »
Louise Mushikiwabo, whose organization includes many developing countries, said that the development of poor countries is a major challenge for the entire international community. She believes that any economic growth that is not shared is a risk for everyone, it fuels conflict.
The former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rwanda asks African countries to develop long-term development plans.
The first voice of the institutional Francophonie has urged other continents to see Africa as an ally, instead of offering charity, because the continent of Mandela, has all the assets to be an engine of global growth. She finally invited companies and other investors to explore Africa to find business opportunities.
Received by the President of the first Francophone country by the number of his demographics, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi on March 21, 2019 in Kinshasa, Louise Mushikiwabo, had also met the businesswomen affiliated to the Federation of Enterprises of Congo FEC around economic issues because it is very much about women’s participation in development, change.
It should be noted that the International Economic Forum of the Americas was created to promote an exchange of ideas and perspectives on the major economic issues of the day between the most influential political and economic leaders. It is also mandated to allow the conclusion of agreements, to provide business opportunities. A conference that welcomes nearly 4,000 participants each year.
Harris KASONGO