President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., First Lady, Kartumu Y. Boakai, and other members of the Liberian delegation have landed in Bali, Indonesia, marking the start of their participation in the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF).
After a nearly thirty-hour journey, the delegation arrived late-night on Saturday, August 31, 2024, gearing up for the event that will take place at the Mulia Hotel in Bali from September 1—3, 2024.
The President will address the Joint Leaders Session of the forum, sharing the stage with other leaders, including H.E Paul Kagame of Rwanda, H.E Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, H.E Russell Mmiso Dlamini, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, H.E Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, among several other African leaders.
President Boakai is also scheduled to meet with his Indonesian counterpart, H.E. Out-going President, Joko Widodo, as well as the in-coming President, H.E. Prabowo Subianto.
Furthermore, the Liberian Leader will engage with executives of the Golden Veroleum (GVL) Company, the oil palm company which is operating in the southeast county of Sinoe.
Other members of the delegation will speak at separate sessions and engage key leaders in agriculture, food security, education, technology and investments.
The 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum aims at strengthening economic cooperation between Indonesia and African nations, building on the success of the inaugural event in 2018.
Held under the theme, “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2063”, the forum will emphasize shared values and principles to establish enduring and inclusive relations between Indonesia and Africa.
The gathering is not just a platform for dialogue; it endeavors to make tangible contributions to both societies. By bringing together high-level government officials, business leaders, academicians, and other stakeholders from Indonesia and Africa, the forum seeks to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and lay the groundwork for substantial economic cooperation.
The President’s official delegation also includes Sylvester Grisgsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs; Mamaka Bility, Minister of State Without Portfolio; Dr. Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture; and Nathanial Barway, Representative, district #1, Grand Kru County.
The 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum has garnered widespread participation from 47 African countries, and is anticipated to result in meaningful collaboration and agreements between Indonesia and the African nations in attendance.
The President and delegation will depart Bali, Indonesia on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 for the People’s Republic of China to attend the Forum for China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).