According to a statement released by the Russian Foreign ministry, there will be a thorough exchange of views on international and regional issues with the focus on countering terrorism and extremism; Peace building in Africa and a search for solutions to the conflicts in “hotspots” of the continent, namely in the Great Lakes region, the Central African Republic and the Sahel-Sahara region will be discussed.
Other issues include the reform of the United Nations, and ensuring a stable social and economic development of African countries.
“Russia and Rwanda have real prospects for boosting contacts in such areas as geological exploration and mining, energy sector and information technologies, agriculture, medicines and training Rwanda’s professional staff,” the Foreign Ministry said.
During the talks, both sides will discuss the current state and prospects of relations between Russia and the African Union in order to give a new impetus to mutually beneficial partnership of Russia and the countries of the continent in political, trade and economic and humanitarian areas.
Besides holding talks with his host, President Kagame, Sergey Lavrov is expected to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre to lay a wreath in honour of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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