Tinubu Arrives Saudi Arabia for Special Global Economic Forum, Video Emerges

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development
• This development is Tinubu’s second leg two-nation official visit after his earlier engagements in the Netherlands
• The meeting of the World Economic Forum will bring together over 700 leaders from all sectors and industries

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum.

The Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development will take place in Riyadh from 28 to 29 April 2024.

This marks the second leg of his two-nation official visit
Photo credit:@officialABATSource: Twitter

The forum is said to help public and private sector leaders address shared global challenges.

The special assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, shared the statement and video via its X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @DOlusegun.

According to the statement, the meeting will bring Tinubu together over 700 leaders from all sectors and industries.

The meeting will also advance key Forum initiatives in the region and beyond and bridge the growing North-South divide.

The meeting will support the Forum’s work to shape a more equitable and resilient global economy.

The forum will enable a comprehensive dialogue on leveraging global cooperation for economic development, promoting a global energy transition that underpins sustainable development, and furthering technological advancement.

Tinubu jets out to the Netherlands

TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Tinubu is scheduled to depart the seat of power, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 23, as disclosed by the office of the special adviser to the president on social media on Monday, April 13.

Ngelale disclosed that Tinubu would travel to the Netherlands with some ministers the following day. Tinubu was said to have been invited by the prime minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, and was expected to hold a high-level discussion with the European country’s leader.

President Tinubu was also expected to meet separately with His Royal Majesty, King Willem-Alexander, and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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