President Paul Kagame arrived in Riyadh to participate in the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a global forum that convenes investors, innovators, corporate leaders, and government officials from around the world.
The ninth edition of the FII will run for two days, starting today, providing a platform for dialogue and exchange of ideas aimed at shaping the future of investment and governance. The theme of this year’s summit is: “Charting a New Path for Economy and Development: The Key to Success.”
On the first day of the summit, President Kagame is scheduled to meet with fellow leaders, including the Presidents of Guyana, Colombia, Bulgaria, and Albania. These discussions will take place during the session titled: “What Are the Real Benefits and Risks of Economic Security?”, which will focus on how countries can foster trade, protect national interests, and safeguard shared global prosperity.
President Kagame began his visit with a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
President Kagame will also take part in a high-profile panel discussion titled: “Is Humanity Heading in the Right Direction?” The session will include President Mohamed Irfaan Aki of Guyana, President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The discussion will be moderated by Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute.
About the FII
Founded in 2017, the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII) is an annual summit that brings together global partners committed to investing in sustainable solutions to pressing challenges. This year, the summit focuses on four key sectors: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainable Development — areas where disparities are most significant and where innovative solutions can have the greatest impact.
The summit offers a platform for leaders, investors, and innovators to collaborate on initiatives that promote inclusive growth, technological advancement, and sustainable development worldwide.
