By Nuh Mohamed - Reporter
PARIS, September 8, 2026 - Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh arrived in Paris on Tuesday ahead of the first International Space Summit, which will bring together representatives from more than 120 countries, according to Djibouti's News Agency.
Guelleh is due to attend the summit on Sept. 9 and 10 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, the Djibouti News Agency reported, citing the presidency.
The summit is expected to bring together heads of state and government, scientists, business leaders and companies operating in the space sector, as well as representatives of civil society.
According to the agency, the summit will provide a platform for strengthening international cooperation on space-related issues.
Its agenda is centred on four areas: ensuring the security of space operations and exploration, examining economic opportunities in the space sector, developing a structured framework for international cooperation and exploring the role of space in advancing scientific knowledge for future generations.
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Economic issues are also expected to feature prominently, with participants due to discuss how the space sector can create sustainable economic opportunities, particularly for countries facing slower global economic growth.
The summit comes as Djibouti has expanded its activities in the space sector in recent years.
Djibouti launched its first satellite in 2023, followed by a second satellite in 2024. The satellites were designed to support the collection and use of data related to weather forecasting, climate and the environment.
Guelleh's participation gives Djibouti an opportunity to engage with international partners on space cooperation and the potential economic and scientific applications of satellite technology.