The ninth annual Future Investment Initiative (FII9) addressed on Tuesday topics related to humanity, tax structures, spending efficiency, and the importance of attracting long-term foreign investment to achieve sustainable development. Moreover, discussions covered leadership qualities and the ability to deliver tangible results for the aspirations of peoples worldwide.
A session titled “Is Humanity Heading in the Right Direction?” brought together high-level participants, including the prime ministers of Pakistan and Albania and the presidents of Rwanda and Guyana.
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on hosting FII9.
Sharif noted that Pakistan is advancing comprehensive economic reforms encompassing revenue sources, digitization of the tax system, anti-corruption measures, and improved spending efficiency. The efforts aim to build a productive economy capable of attracting long-term investment and achieving sustainable development.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame highlighted his country’s experience, noting that despite its small geographic size, Rwanda has succeeded in fostering a strong national spirit and an open mindset that matches the ambitions of major nations.
Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali stressed that investing in human capital, developing infrastructure, and strengthening sustainable economies are essential pillars for ensuring continued growth and global competitiveness.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama underscored the vital role of culture, creativity, and the arts in inspiring societies and driving development.
The transformation underway in Saudi Arabia as a living example of how beauty and prosperity are intertwined and a model that serves as an inspiration to the world, he stressed.
