The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) recently opened a liaison office in Istanbul, Turkey.
The office shall facilitate RDB to efficiently attract Turkish business community that would develop interest of investing in Rwanda.
In a colorful ceremony, the opening of new office in Turkey attracted Rwandan dignitaries led by John Gara the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Development Board.
“Turkey’s strategic location, between Europe and Asia, ensures possibility of attracting investment from the region. There has already been expression of interest in the mining, real estate and infrastructure development sectors,” Gara stated at the opening ceremony.
Gara added that other than attracting investors, the office will also help in responding to investors inquiries and identifying local companies that Turkish companies would partner with in Rwanda.
The office would also serve to facilitate Rwandan investors wishing to carry out their business operations within Turkey and in the region.
Present was also Louise Mushikiwabo Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Inanc Cifti Rwanda’s honorary Consul in Turkey.
Others were Francois Kanimba the Rwandan Minister of Trade and Industry, Albert Nsengiyumva the Minister of Infrastructure and Faustin Kananura Mbundu the Chairman of Private Sector federation.
At the opening of this new RDB office, a number of renowned companies expressed interest in investing in Rwanda including Tahincioglu and Nova, Hakan Mining and charcoal, Baycan, Petroland, among others. These companies will be visiting Rwanda before the end of the month.
In related development Rwanda’s consulate office has also been opened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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