Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has met with President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, in the capital, Kigali.
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the UAE and Rwanda across various fields of mutual interest.
Sheikh Shakhboot conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and the Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Kagame, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Rwanda.
During the meeting, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan and President Kagame discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations across various sectors.
They underscored the significance of the partnership and reaffirmed their leaderships’ shared commitment to expanding collaboration to serve mutual interests.
Additionally, Sheikh Shakhboot met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, Olivier Nduhungirehe to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.
This visit follows President Kagame’s recent visit to the UAE, during which he participated in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, reflecting the ongoing efforts to bolster ties between the UAE and Rwanda, and contributing to sustainable development and shared prosperity for both nations.

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