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August 30, 2019
The Tokyo International Conference onAfrican Development, TICAD 7 has ended in Yokohama, Japan.
Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abedeclared the conference which was attended by various world leaders, closed onFriday.
It was centred on economictransformation and improvements in business environment and institution throughprivate investment and innovation; promotion of resilient and sustainableAfrican society for human security, as well as peace and stability in supportof Africa’s domestic proactive efforts.
During the conference, Abe called forthe adoption of the “Yokohama Declaration” and the “Yokohama plan of action”which was agreed to.
He said he was optimistic that therewould be “productive and meaningful outcomes” following discussions in TICAD 7.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buharihad, in his presentation on Thursday, promised to launch the “Japan-Nigeriabusiness facilitation council” when he returns to Abuja.