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Mahama arrives in Egypt for AU summit and inaugural Alamein Africa Forum

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Alamein, Egypt, to attend the eighth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit and the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum.

Mahama arrives in Egypt for AU summit and inaugural 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.

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