{"id":48500,"date":"2023-07-18T10:48:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T10:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-uganda-agree-on-construction-of-railway\/"},"modified":"2023-07-24T07:35:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T07:35:27","slug":"rwanda-uganda-agree-on-construction-of-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-uganda-agree-on-construction-of-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda, Uganda agree on construction of railway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The meeting held on Monday 17th July 2023, was attended by various officials, including Prof. Manasseh Nshuti, the Minister of State in the Foreign Affairs Ministry. <\/p>\n<p>The discussions centered around strengthening bilateral ties, friendship, and cooperation between Rwanda and Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Nabbanja emphasized that the discussions aimed to promote mutual understanding and facilitate trade relations and business interactions between the two nations. <\/p>\n<p>Prof. Nshuti acknowledged the productive nature of the talks between the two leaders and highlighted the progress made since the reopening of borders, including the resumption of several projects.<\/p>\n<p>Among others, Prof. Nshuti emphasized the significance of enhancing energy ties and implementing collaborative initiatives, such as the construction of a railway linking Rwanda and Uganda. <\/p>\n<p>These efforts aim to facilitate increased cooperation and collaboration between the two countries, among other benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Nshuti also disclosed that Prime Minister Ngirente and his Ugandan counterpart agreed to initiate a feasibility assessment for the construction of a railway from Kampala to Kigali. <\/p>\n<p>Once completed, the Kampala-Kigali railway will complement the Isaka-Kigali railway under construction expected  to connect Rwanda and Tanzania.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-58226\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/f1ps-jbx0aaxocu-b1e41.jpg\" alt=\"The discussions centered around strengthening bilateral ties, friendship, and cooperation between Rwanda and Uganda.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-58225\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/f1ps-hbwyaewsvk-16e6d.jpg\" alt=\"Officials from both countries in a group photo after discussions.  \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-58224\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/f1ps90wxwaqumrz-bf672.jpg\" alt=\"Prime Minister Nabbanja emphasized that the discussions aimed to promote mutual understanding.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{Rwanda&#8217;s Prime Minister, Dr. Ngirente Edouard and his counterpart of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja where they agreed on the construction of a railway connecting the two 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