President Paul Kagame, currently on an official visit to France, met with Charles Michel, President of the European Union Commission, on the evening of October 3, 2024. The two leaders gathered in Paris while attending the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of La Francophonie.
Their discussions centered on issues affecting both the African continent and the world at large. This was confirmed by official statements. The summit, which begins on Friday, October 4, 2024, will focus on global challenges and innovative solutions, with particular emphasis on initiatives using the French language.
On Friday, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame are expected to attend the summit's official opening ceremony. The theme of this year's event is "Creating, Innovating, and Doing Business in French," with a special focus on generating employment opportunities for young people to help combat unemployment.
