{"id":2000132273,"date":"2026-11-14T08:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T06:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000132273"},"modified":"2026-11-14T09:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T07:20:25","slug":"kagame-says-cambodia-visit-opens-new-chapter-in-rwanda-cambodia-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kagame-says-cambodia-visit-opens-new-chapter-in-rwanda-cambodia-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda, Cambodia seek stronger cooperation to accelerate development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kagame made the remarks on Friday, November 13, while addressing Cambodian leaders, including King Norodom Sihamoni, the President of the Senate, the President of the National Assembly and Prime Minister Hun Manet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He thanked the King for the invitation and commended the Cambodian people for their hospitality, saying the Rwandan delegation felt at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRwanda is very happy to be working with Cambodia. From the productive discussions we have had today, it is evident that our aspirations are closely aligned,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that both countries were interested in diversifying their economies and accelerating development through investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kagame also praised Cambodia’s transformation, describing it as one of the fastest-growing markets in the region and expressing Rwanda’s interest in learning from its experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis visit is the beginning of a new chapter that will strengthen our cooperation and bonds of friendship,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the visit, Rwanda and Cambodia signed three cooperation agreements covering investment promotion, tourism and air transport services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kagame and Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over the signing ceremony on Friday, November 13, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreements include memoranda of understanding between the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Cambodia’s Council for the Development of Cambodia on investment promotion and between the two countries on tourism cooperation, as well as an Air Services Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame arrived in Cambodia on November 12 for the state visit and participation in the 20th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), scheduled for November 14\u201316.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Paul Kagame has called for stronger cooperation between Rwanda and Cambodia, citing shared ambitions for economic growth and development.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Rwandan delegation was welcomed to Cambodia with a state reception hosted by King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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