Global partnerships to address poverty, terrorism – Uhuru tells G7

President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the group of G7 countries to enhance partnership with Africa in addressing global challenges including poverty, immigration, climate change and terrorism.

He said Africa is a vital partner in solving the world’s most pressing challenges to pave the way to seize opportunities that beckon across the continent.

The President was addressing the Africa Outreach Session at the G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy and pointed out that Africa’s transformation is contingent on innovation in which Kenya is a celebrated pioneer in the continent, especially in ICT.

U.S. President Donald Trump assured of his support to the G7’s resolutions on Africa while Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, spoke on partnering with Africa on tech projects in health.

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, called for closer cooperation with African countries to promote innovation and tech transfer.