Rwanda and UK sign MoU to renew the status and operations of the British Council

{The Government of Rwanda and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to renew the status and operations of the British Council in Rwanda.}

The Government of Rwanda was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Amb. Jeanine Kambanda. The High Commissioner of UK to Rwanda, William Gelling, represented the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

This MoU signed aims at further developing and strengthening ties of partnership between the two countries in educational, scientific, technical and cultural matters. British Council will be responsible to implement the cooperation in those areas as a Partner of the Government of the United Kingdom.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, High Commissioner William Gelling noted that this MoU signed extended cultural, sports and educational cooperation, focusing on the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) which will improve Rwanda’s Economy.

“The British Council will continue focusing on the construction of education in English language training and the grown development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme including tourism and hospitality. This has an important role to play in making sure that people coming out to the employment market here, have the right skills to make the Rwanda’s economy a success”, said High Commissioner Gelling.

Ambassador Jeanine Kambanda said that it is the Rwanda’s honour to show that the commitment to continue the cooperation with UK to enforce human capabilities in areas of hospitality industries, cultural exchange and sport.

“By renewing this MoU, we want it stronger, building on what have been established and to make sure that the Rwandan citizens benefit from the English language trainings. We want also that different programs offered by British council can be extended to the communities”, said Amb. Kambanda.

The bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and UK have grown drastically especially through the UK Government’s DFID (Department for International Development)

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