{"id":55997,"date":"2025-10-18T15:53:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/kagame-and-faye-reaffirm-shared-vision-as-rwanda-and-senegal-sign-five\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:33:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:33:36","slug":"kagame-and-faye-reaffirm-shared-vision-as-rwanda-and-senegal-sign-five","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kagame-and-faye-reaffirm-shared-vision-as-rwanda-and-senegal-sign-five\/","title":{"rendered":"Kagame and Faye reaffirm shared vision as Rwanda and Senegal sign five bilateral agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The agreements, witnessed by President Paul Kagame and his Senegalese counterpart, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, cover cooperation on visas, agriculture, health, correctional services, and Rwanda\u2019s long-term development framework, Vision 2050.<\/p>\n<p>President Faye arrived in Kigali on Friday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening relations between the two countries. During his stay, he is expected to tour key Rwandan institutions, including the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Sports, to explore avenues for collaboration in investment promotion, innovation, and youth development.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the signing ceremony, President Kagame welcomed his Senegalese counterpart, describing the visit as a reflection of the \u201clong-standing and productive relationship\u201d between Rwanda and Senegal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRwanda and Senegal are guided by the same values, putting people first, delivering results, and pursuing a bold, transformative vision,\u201d President Kagame said. \u201cOur discussions today reaffirmed our commitment to act on these principles. We also share the vision of a self-reliant, united continent guided by accountable governance and inclusive development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that both nations recognise the critical role of Africa\u2019s youth in shaping the continent\u2019s future, emphasising the need to provide them with a stable, fair, and innovative environment to thrive. \u201cTheir talent and resilience are undeniable. Our responsibility is to make sure they have the opportunity to meet their full potential,\u201d Kagame noted.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"656\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lyKDOpvDOxY\" title=\"Rwanda and Senegal sign 5 agreements || President Kagame\u2019s full speech\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>President Faye, on his part, expressed deep admiration for Rwanda\u2019s transformation journey, commending President Kagame\u2019s leadership in turning Rwanda into one of Africa\u2019s most inspiring success stories.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRwanda\u2019s resilience and the progress it has made on the path to development since 1994 are remarkable,\u201d Faye said, while also paying tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.<\/p>\n<p>He hailed the strong political and diplomatic bonds between the two nations, noting that while relations are excellent, there remains untapped potential in economic and trade cooperation. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am convinced that we can do much more in areas such as agriculture, education, health, the digital economy, air transport, infrastructure, culture, and sports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Faye also proposed the creation of a Joint Cooperation Commission to review the state of Rwanda\u2013Senegal collaboration and identify new areas of partnership.<\/p>\n<p>At the continental level, both leaders reaffirmed their shared stance on key African and global issues, underlining their commitment to Africa-led development and mutual support within international platforms. President Faye praised Kagame\u2019s leadership in driving the African Union reform process and his efforts to promote peace and security across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda and Senegal have enjoyed cordial diplomatic relations for decades, built on mutual respect and shared aspirations. The establishment of the Rwandan Embassy in Dakar in 2011 marked a turning point in their cooperation, paving the way for stronger engagement in governance, trade, and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<p>President Kagame last visited Senegal in August 2025, a visit that reinforced both nations\u2019 determination to advance Africa\u2019s transformation agenda through partnership, solidarity, and shared vision.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96346 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g3itwtww0aav2cv_1_.jpg\" alt=\"The new agreements cover cooperation on visas, agriculture, health, correctional services, and Rwanda\u2019s long-term development framework, Vision 2050.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96344 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g3it7zoxiaaaqsc.jpg\" alt=\"President Kagame hosted his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal at Urugwiro Village on the second day of his three-day State Visit to Rwanda.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96345 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g3it7zmwuaagoik.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96343 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g3it7zmxaaanujr.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96342 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/g3it7zpwwaaffqf.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rwanda and Senegal on Saturday strengthened their decades-long ties with the signing of five new bilateral agreements, marking a renewed commitment to deepen cooperation and advance shared development goals across key 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