Mahama arrives in Egypt for AU Mid-Year Summit, Alamein Africa Forum

President John Dramani Mahama has journeyed to Alamein, Egypt, to partake in the eighth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the groundbreaking Alamein Africa Forum. The forum, set to commence on Saturday, will be inaugurated by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, followed by a powerful keynote speech by Nigerian entrepreneur Aliko Dangote.

Mahama is set to make a keynote address at a plenary session focusing on the theme "Investing in Health: Manufacturing and Regional Value Chains". The speech will delve into healthcare as a vital social responsibility and a promising economic sector with significant investment potential, emphasizing manufacturing and the advancement of regional value chains.

The Heads of State meeting for the AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit is scheduled for Sunday. President Mahama is anticipated to engage in bilateral discussions during the sidelines, including meetings with President el-Sisi. The summit aims to propel Africa's economic integration and sustainable development by convening governments, businesses, and financial institutions to explore investment prospects and fortify partnerships across the continent.