President Paul Kagame arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, October 27, to take part in the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), a premier global investment forum.
The three-day event, themed “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” brings together world leaders, major investors, innovators, and policymakers from the business, technology, and government sectors to explore forward-looking strategies for global development and investment.
Upon arrival, President Kagame held bilateral talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which both leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation between Rwanda and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across key sectors, according to Village Urugwiro.
During the summit’s opening day, Kagame will take part in a Heads of State Conclave addressing the theme, “What’s the True Cost of Economic Security?” He will join leaders from Guyana, Kosovo, Colombia, Bulgaria, Albania, and Bermuda to examine global trade shifts and strategies for balancing national interests with shared prosperity. The session will be moderated by Matteo Renzi, Italian Senator and former Prime Minister.
Later, Kagame will feature in another high-level panel titled “Is Humanity Heading in the Right Direction?” alongside leaders from Guyana, Colombia, Albania, Pakistan, and global figures such as Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The discussion will be moderated by Richard Attias, Executive Chairman and Acting CEO of the Future Investment Initiative Institute.
Established in 2017, the Future Investment Initiative serves as a global platform for dialogue and collaboration on long-term investment in solutions to pressing global issues. This year’s edition focuses on four key areas — Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability — where global inequalities remain most evident.