July 2 \u2013 French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France\u2019s strong partnership with Kenya in advancing a global agenda that merges sustainable development with climate action, ahead of the 2026 Africa\u2013France Summit set to be co-hosted in Nairobi.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a high-level global cooperation forum in Seville, Spain, President Macron underscored his shared vision with President William Ruto\u2014that no country should be forced to choose between economic growth and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith President William Ruto, we share a common commitment: that no country should have to choose between development and protecting the planet,\u201d Macron said. \u201cThis is the ambition we are bringing today to Seville with our partners, as part of the Pact for Prosperity, People and the Planet launched two years ago in Paris.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2026 Africa\u2013France Summit, which will be co-chaired by Kenya and France, is expected to focus on innovative partnerships that accelerate Africa\u2019s sustainable development goals while promoting inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n
President Macron also highlighted Kenya and France\u2019s active collaboration on key bilateral projects, including energy transition, sustainable transport infrastructure, and agricultural development. He said these efforts reflect the kind of practical cooperation needed to achieve climate-resilient development.<\/p>\n
Beyond economic and environmental collaboration, both leaders reiterated their commitment to promoting peace and stability across Africa\u2014particularly in the Great Lakes region, Sudan, and Somalia.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace and security in the Great Lakes region, Sudan, and Somalia,\u201d Macron noted, adding that France and Kenya will continue supporting regional stability through diplomacy and development support.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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