Cross-cutting opportunities between Indian Ocean France and the African continent
May 11, 2026 | 2:15 PM EAT - 2:45 PM EAT
Agora Trust
Description
The spotlight on Réunion and Mayotte at the Africa Forward Summit serves as a strategic lever at the intersection of political dialogue and economic development.
As French and European territories in the Indian Ocean, they occupy a unique position, being both rooted in their African regional environment and fully integrated into the French and European frameworks. Their role as natural bridges between France, Europe and Africa makes them ideal platforms for strengthening cooperation, supporting economic exchanges and fostering the emergence of partnership projects.
Highlighting Réunion and Mayotte at the Summit will serve to recognise their ability to combine geographical proximity, institutional stability and economic dynamism in the service of a more operational, balanced and forward-looking Africa–France relationship.
