President William Ruto is set to make history as he addresses the G7 summit in Italy next week.
He is among the only five African heads of state invited to attend this year’s prestigious event, which will commemorate its 50th meeting.
Scheduled to take place from June 13-15 in the city of Fasano in Apulia, the summit will see the participation of leaders from Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia, alongside President Ruto.
In total, only 12 countries from around the world have received invitations. These include Argentina, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Ukraine.
The exclusive nature of the invitations highlights the significance of these nations in global discussions on crucial issues such as economic development, climate change, and international security.
In addition to heads of state and government, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki and Pope Francis are among the prominent figures slated to address the summit. Their contributions will amplify the discussions on key issues during the meeting.
It’s worth noting that the President of the European Commission has been a consistent participant in these meetings since 1981, further emphasizing the importance of this annual gathering in shaping global policies and priorities.
