Chinese government has taken a step seeking broadened bilateral relationship with Rwanda, so it has emerged.
A delegation of 22 top Chinese government officials are in the country for a three-day visit aimed at extending bilateral relationships.
Late last year, Chinese Government represented by Vice Minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Zhai Jun marked forty years of good relationship between the two countries.
It was observed that both countries have had steady development of the relationship in the past forty years of political, social and econimical practical cooperation in the field of trade, education, culture and health.
The two countries has had and maintained close coordination and cooperation to cope with international and regional affairs.
China’s delegation in Rwanda led by Li Yuanchao, member of the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the Communist Party of China (CPC), were received by Francois Ngarambe, Secretary General of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), accompanied by the Minister of East Africa Affairs, Monique Mukaruliza.
Ngarambe said the officials are visiting to enhance the good relationship the two countries have enjoyed.
“The two countries have enjoyed good relations, specifically between RPF and CPC. We want to discuss ways on how, together, we can help our citizens develop,” Ngarambe said.
The delegation also Chen Jian, the vice Minister of Commerce, are visiting Rwanda on the invitation of the RPF.
Later held talks with officials of the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission (NURC) where Rtd Bishop, John Rucyahana, the President of the institution said Chine would learn a lot about unity and reconciliation.
“They want to learn the role of unity and reconciliation in the development of Rwanda after the Genocide. I believe we need to learn from each other, not only in terms of unity, but also in other areas,” he said.
It is scheduled that the Chinese delegation will hold talks with RPF and also sign a bilateral economic and technical agreement.
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