Moroni, Comoros – (African Boulevard News) – The President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, has been invited to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. The small state which is made up of just three islands off south-eastern Africa, was invited as it is chairing the African Union this year.
The G7 Summit brings together leaders of the world’s largest economies including the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and Italy. The summit, which began on Friday, May 19, 2023, concluded on May 21, 2023.
President Azali Assoumani, who was invited as a special guest, delivered a speech during the summit, where he highlighted the challenges facing the African continent, including climate change, terrorism, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He called for greater investment in Africa to help tackle these issues.
In his speech, the President said, “We need to work together because our problems are interconnected. We need to find solutions that work for everyone, not just a few.” He also took the opportunity to showcase Comoros as a gateway to Africa, inviting G7 leaders to invest in the country.
The Comoros is a small island nation with a population of just over 800,000. It has a rich culture and history, and a diverse economy based on agriculture, tourism, and fishing.
The President’s attendance at the summit was also an opportunity for the Comoros to strengthen its ties with Japan and the other G7 countries. Japan has been a major investor in the Comoros, and the two countries have a long-standing relationship.
The Comoros has been facing a number of challenges in recent years, including political instability, economic underdevelopment, and the effects of climate change. However, the country has made progress in addressing these issues, and the President’s attendance at the G7 Summit is a positive step forward.
In conclusion, President Azali Assoumani’s attendance at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima is a significant event for the Comoros. It has provided an opportunity for the country to showcase its potential and build stronger ties with Japan and the other G7 countries. The President’s speech highlighted the challenges facing Africa and called for greater investment in the continent. This is a message that resonates with many and shows that the Comoros is a country that is looking to the future and ready to play a role in shaping it.
