The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) kicked off in Tunisia with the participation of Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli.

Madbouli is taking part in the event on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Madbouli is scheduled to deliver a speech at the first general session which addresses economic issues.

He is scheduled to hold several tete-a-tete meetings on the sidelines of the event.

The two-day event is attended by 66 delegations from African states, Japan and regional and international organizations.

The event will also witness the participation of 22 heads of states and governments as well as the heads of the African Union, the United Nations Development Program, the African Bank, the World Bank and other international economic organizations.

This year’s conference will focus on fostering dialogue and collective action about African development led by the countries of Africa supported by the international community, shaped by their own vision of sustainable development and the priorities of their citizens and communities.

Source: State Information Service Egypt