Lebanese Diaspora conference winds up its work in Ivory Coast

Abidjan is to conclude on Saturday the second Lebanese Diaspora Energy Conference for Africa and the eighth in the world in its continental version.

On the second and final day of the conference, two forums will take place: the first focusing on the status of Lebanese investment in Central, South and East Africa and on the economic opportunities available to the Lebanese in that region, as well as in Lebanon.

The second and last forum will discuss the concept of Lebanon or "Lebanity" as a way of life, highlighting the need to preserve the Lebanese identity and the Arabic language through Lebanese education and schools, a number of which are located in the continent. 

Additionally, the forum will also shed light on the importance of restoring the Lebanese nationality, motivating a large number of Lebanese expatriates to regain their Lebanese identity as a source of pride.

Following both forums, a luncheon banquet in honor of the participants will be held before concluding the conference at the Sofitel Ivory Hotel, during which the final recommendations will be announced.