After receiving on Monday Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was traveling to Johannesburg on Tuesday to attend the BRICS countries summit, the Rwandan authorities welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi just as well.
During a two-day state visit (July 23-24), the Hindu nationalist makes the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Rwanda, following the recent visits of President Kagame to India (in January and March) . In Kigali, the two leaders described the visit as “an important milestone in the long-standing friendship and cooperation between [the two countries]”. In addition to the closeness of view displayed on many topical issues (fight against terrorism, rejection of protectionism and importance of multilateralism) several agreements have been signed: cooperation on defense, agriculture and animal resources, program of cultural exchange…
Speaking to reporters at a joint press conference after the signing of the agreements, President Kagame recalled that “the two countries share similar ambitions for the prosperity and well-being of [their] citizens [ …] “. He also welcomed India’s initiative to open an embassy in Rwanda in the near future. India Exim Bank has also committed a $ 200 million credit line to develop special economic zones and three agricultural projects. Prime Minister Modi said that his country “[…] is ready to share its experiences, capabilities and expertise […] while seeking to” […] expand partnerships in the manufacturing, manufacturing and manufacturing sectors. tourism, industry as well as trade and investment “. Narendra Modi was in fact accompanied by a hundred members of the Indian private sector; Operators from different fields come to the country of the Thousand Hills to explore the possibilities of commercial and economic partnership.
