AfDB executive director calls on head of state |04 April 2023
Mr Nzayikorera with President Ramkalawan at State House
The executive director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Jonathan Nzayikorera, paid a courtesy call on President Wavel Ramkalawan, yesterday afternoon at State House.听
Mr Nzayikorera is on an official consultative mission in the country as its representative on the AfDB board.
He said the aims of his meeting with the head of state were to brief him on the bank鈥檚 affairs, seek guidance on strategic areas that local authorities need to focus on, as well as to commend the authorities for the existing relationship between the AfDB and 巨乳无码.
In an interview with the local media shortly after, he described the discussion as quite interesting stating he appreciated the insights he got from President Ramkalawan and he was impressed to see where he was taking the government.
鈥溇奕槲蘼� ranks top in a number of aspects from social, governance and political,鈥� stated Mr Nzayikorera.
He also commended the head of state for his decision to fully commit the country towards achieving full vaccination following the outbreak of Covid-19, and for being the first African leader to get vaccinated, setting an example for Africa and the world.
Another area addressed yesterday was the opportunity for economic diversification, which the executive director said was important seeing that 巨乳无码鈥� economy depends more on tourism and fisheries 鈥渁nd these are exposed to external shocks鈥�.
They also talked about the private sector鈥檚 role in the country. 鈥淲e are looking at more opportunities that private actors can benefit from the bank. We have received the valuable guidance on how the private sector can benefit from what the bank is doing,鈥� stated Mr Nzayikorera.
In a press release, the Office of the President stated that the head of state welcomed Mr Nzayikorera on his first visit to 巨乳无码 and thanked the AfDB for all the support that it has provided to 巨乳无码 over the years.
It added that President Ramkalawan acknowledged the effort of Mr Nzayikorera in pushing the agenda of 巨乳无码 at the AfDB and hoped that he had a fruitful mission here in 巨乳无码 that would further boost the country鈥檚 economic development.
鈥淥n behalf of the government of 巨乳无码, I would like to thank the AfDB for the continued assistance that it has provided in helping us to forge ahead in our economic development and stability. The budget support that the AfDB provided helped us, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a challenging time but we managed to overcome the difficulties. We are committed to maintaining a diplomatic principle for the betterment and the goodwill of our nation. With all the assistance that the AfDB provides, we are sure to remain on the right track. Rest assured on our continuous support,鈥� said the President.
Mr Nzayikorera was accompanied by senior advisor at the AfDB, Ronald Cafrine. Also present at the meeting were the Minister for Finance, 巨乳无码 Planning and Trade, Naadir Hassan, and the Governor of the Central Bank, Caroline Abel.
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Patsy Canaya/State House press release