The two leaders met in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, an event focused on strengthening global partnerships to address climate change and explore innovative solutions.
This conference aims to advance the adoption of renewable energy and environmentally friendly technologies to combat climate-related challenges. Participating nations are encouraged to adopt strategies for sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Rwanda and Nigeria share a strong partnership in areas such as diplomacy, politics, and security. The two countries have working relations in aviation, technical cooperation, and healthcare, where Nigerian medical professionals collaborate with Rwandan counterparts to improve public health.
These discussions underscore the importance of Rwanda-Nigeria relations, marked by mutual support and shared priorities in various sectors.
On May 29, 2023, Kagame joined other leaders across the globe at the inauguration of President Tinubu, who won Nigeria's February 2023 elections with 8.8 million votes, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari after two terms.
While in Abu Dhabi, President Kagame is scheduled to attend the 16th edition of the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards, organized by the UAE to honor innovators and organizations creating impactful solutions to climate challenges. Small and medium enterprises and NGOs are among the award recipients.
The Head of State will also address fellow leaders during the summit's opening session, a gesture reminiscent of Rwanda's commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation.
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