Kagame met with his counterpart in Paris on Monday 20th December 2021 following his counterpart\u2019s maiden visit to Rwanda in May 2021.<\/p>\n
On his visit to Rwanda, Macron visited Kigali Genocide Memorial where he paid tribute to over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi and admitted his country\u2019s responsibility during the Genocide.<\/p>\n
He also participated in a joint press conference with his host, President Paul Kagame, visited Tumba College of Technology where a Department of Mechatronics will be set up through a partnership with French Agency for Development (AFD).<\/p>\n
On the same day, Macron visited Gikondo Health Center before officiating the launch of French Cultural Center located near Kigali Convention Center, Kimihurura Sector, Gasabo District.<\/p>\n
On Thursday night, Macron and Kagame watched quarter-finals of the inaugural season of Basketball Africa League (BAL) during which Patriots BBC representing Rwanda beat Ferrovi\u00e1rio de Maputo representing Mozambique 73-71 at Kigali Arena.<\/p>\n
Among others, his visit left various agreements signed between both countries. The pacts include a framework for bilateral cooperation signed between French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian and Rwanda\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta.<\/p>\n
The two countries signed an agreement for sports and talent development which saw Rwanda receiving \u20ac1.5 million (approximately Rwf1.84 billion) for sport and talent development.<\/p>\n
Rwanda\u2019s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana also signed a Euro 60 million financing agreement with R\u00e9my Rioux the Director-General of French Agency for Development (AFD).<\/p>\n
His coming to Rwanda is considered a major milestone to turning a new page for both countries relations blurred by France\u2019s failure to admit its role during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi.<\/p>\n
Rwanda, France diplomatic relations date back in 1962 after obtaining Independence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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