{"id":2000132212,"date":"2026-11-13T16:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000132212"},"modified":"2026-11-13T16:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:32:41","slug":"rwanda-cambodia-sign-three-cooperation-deals-as-kagame-meets-top-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-cambodia-sign-three-cooperation-deals-as-kagame-meets-top-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda, Cambodia sign three cooperation deals as Kagame meets top leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President Kagame and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet jointly presided over the signing ceremony on Friday, November 13, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, where senior officials from the two countries exchanged the agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deals are expected to strengthen economic relations, encourage tourism exchanges and establish a framework for cooperation in air transport between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first agreement is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), aimed at promoting investment and development cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second is an MoU on tourism cooperation, which provides a framework for collaboration and the promotion of tourism exchanges between Rwanda and Cambodia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third is an Air Services Agreement, intended to establish a basis for cooperation in air transport services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreements reflect efforts by both countries to expand bilateral relations and explore opportunities in sectors of mutual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his visit, Kagame also held talks with Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of Cambodia’s Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the President said discussions touched on the two countries’ shared history, resilience following tragedy and their efforts to rebuild and pursue national self-reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier on Friday, Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame were received by King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh for a State Welcoming Ceremony, followed by a royal audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Kagame and the First Lady also visited Cambodia’s Independence Monument and a monument honouring the late King-Father Norodom Sihanouk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Couple arrived in Cambodia on Thursday, November 12, for the State Visit and participation in the 20th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), which runs from November 14 to 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held under the theme “Reinvest in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability”, the summit will bring together leaders from French-speaking countries to discuss political and economic cooperation, peace, stability and shared development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the major items on the agenda is the election of the OIF Secretary-General for the 2027\u20132030 term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda’s candidate, incumbent Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo, is seeking a third four-year mandate. She faces three challengers: Juliana Amato Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, former Mauritanian minister Coumba B\u00e2 and former Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolo\u0219.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda has endorsed Mushikiwabo’s bid for another term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Kagame and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet jointly presided over the signing ceremony on Friday, November 13, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The deals are expected to strengthen economic relations, encourage tourism exchanges and establish a framework for cooperation in air transport between the two countries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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During his visit, Kagame also held talks with Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of Cambodia’s Senate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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President Kagame and the First Lady also visited Cambodia’s Independence Monument and a monument honouring the late King-Father Norodom Sihanouk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Earlier on Friday, Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame were received by King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh for a State Welcoming Ceremony, followed by a royal audience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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