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Published on 2024-03-10 17:38:23
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is set to represent President William Ruto in a high-level dialogue meeting in Denmark on Monday. The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary announced that Mudavadi will be a key guest at the Danish-Africa High Level Dialogue Summit, which aims to strengthen the partnership between Denmark and African countries. The theme of this year’s conference is “Strengthened Partnership with Africa for Mutual Prosperity.”
During the summit, Mudavadi is scheduled to meet and hold bilateral talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The summit is expected to host over 200 delegates from Africa, with Mudavadi being accompanied by Ambassador Angela Musilli of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8). The NB8 is a regional cooperation format that includes Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.
The Danish Policy for the summit has three pillars that focus on trade and investment, climate action, and peace and security to foster collaboration with the African continent. Ambassador Musili emphasized that the conference aligns with President Ruto’s agenda of building partnerships with African nations based on mutual cooperation rather than traditional donor-recipient relationships. This shift towards mutual partnerships was also highlighted during the Italy summit in January, where Italy introduced the Matei plan for mutual cooperation with African countries.
The conference serves as a platform for African leaders to engage with other nations on an equal partnership basis, moving away from the donor-recipient dynamic of the past. This approach was evident during President Ruto’s meeting with Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in January, emphasizing the importance of mutual cooperation and partnership between nations.
Mudavadi’s participation in the Danish-Africa High Level Dialogue Summit signifies the commitment of the Kenyan government to strengthening diplomatic ties with European nations and advancing mutual prosperity with Africa. The dialogue summit provides an opportunity for meaningful discussions on key issues such as trade, investment, climate action, and peace and security, in line with the shared goals of both Denmark and African countries.
Overall, the conference aims to enhance cooperation and collaboration between Denmark and Africa for the benefit of both regions. By fostering partnerships based on mutual respect, equality, and shared goals, the summit seeks to create a foundation for sustainable development and prosperity in the years to come. Mudavadi’s presence at the summit underscores Kenya’s interest in promoting dialogue and cooperation with international partners to achieve common objectives and mutual benefits.
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