President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria met privately with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, for lunch in Paris on Sunday. The two leaders used the occasion to discuss global affairs and Africa’s role in a rapidly changing world. According to President Tinubu’s social‑media post, the conversation centered on the current state of world affairs and ways to advance Africa’s interests.
Tinubu left Lagos on 28 December 2025 for a European trip that forms part of his end‑of‑year break and precedes an official visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He has been invited to take part in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, scheduled for early January. The summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” aims to connect ambition with action across innovation, finance and people, showcasing how the world can move forward confidently toward sustainable development. Tinubu’s participation will give Nigeria a platform to engage with global leaders on sustainability and development issues.
The Paris meeting underscores the importance of international cooperation and dialogue in tackling global challenges. As Africa’s influence in world affairs grows, such encounters allow African leaders to discuss common interests and challenges. Tinubu’s upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi and his involvement in the ADSW 2026 Summit will further reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development and its engagement with the global community. After the summit, he is expected to return to Nigeria, bringing insights and experiences that will inform the country’s development strategies.
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