Africa needs to work together even more closely on issues that matter most to our people – Kagame

The Head of State made the remarks in Guinea-Bissau where he arrived on Monday 17th April 2023 for a one-day working visit.

During his visit, President Kagame who was conferred with the Amílcar Cabral Medal, the highest distinction in Guinea-Bissau. The Amílcar Cabral Medal is attributed to the heads of state of countries that are friends of the country.

He expressed deep appreciation for the honour bestowed on him noting that it is a privilege for him and the country.

On the same day, President Kagame disclosed that he had productive discussions with his counterpart, Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló where Rwanda and Guinea-Bissau are working together to build a solid foundation for cooperation that will benefit their citizens.

He highlighted that human resource remains the most important one for Rwanda and Guinea-Bissau as well as the entire African continent.

“Like the rest of Africa, the most important resource Rwanda and Guinea-Bissau possess is a young population. Our duty is to ensure stability that allows us to create enabling environments for our youth to utilize their skills, and reach their full potential,” said Kagame.

He appreciated Umaro’s efforts as chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that he applies to regional stability and elsewhere on the continent.

Rwanda and Guinea-Bissau enjoy long-standing relations where both countries have cooperation in the areas of trade, education, tourism and air transport.

Kagame also stressed the need for African countries to deepen their collaboration and reiterated commitment to boost cooperation with Guinea.

“Indeed, at a time where multilateralism is facing multiple challenges, Africa needs to work even more closely together on the issues that matter most to our people.

We will continue working to strengthen friendship and collaboration between Rwanda and Guinea-Bissau,” he affirmed.