{"id":57080,"date":"2026-02-04T17:59:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-brazil-sign-mou-to-boost-trade-and-investment-cooperation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:55:34","slug":"rwanda-brazil-sign-mou-to-boost-trade-and-investment-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-brazil-sign-mou-to-boost-trade-and-investment-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda, Brazil sign MoU to boost trade cooperation and investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The agreement was signed in Kigali on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, during the Rwanda\u2013Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum, a meeting focused on enhancing economic ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda was represented by the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Jean-Guy Afrika, while Brazil was represented by Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil).<\/p>\n<p>APEX-Brazil also signed an MoU with the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda (PSF), represented by its Chairman, Stephen Ruzibiza to enhance cooperation between the two institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika noted that the forum is about connecting businesses, identifying projects, and creating investment pathways that generate value for both countries.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Brazil and Rwanda are two dynamic economies with complementary strengths. Brazil brings global leadership in agribusiness, manufacturing, and energy on an industrial scale. Rwanda offers a stable, reform-driven investment environment, strategic access to East and Central African markets, and a fast-growing services and logistics sector,&#8221; he said.  <\/p>\n<p>Brazilian Ambassador to Rwanda Irene Vida Gala welcomed the Brazilian delegation, noting that the forum marked a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>The Rwanda\u2013Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum was jointly organized by RDB and APEX-Brazil. Its objective is to further promote trade, economic cooperation, business partnerships, and investment, with a strong focus on private-sector engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Brazil date back to 1981, and since then the two countries have signed several cooperation agreements. In 2019, they signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enhance air transport cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Another cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening food security was signed in 2011. Brazil is the world\u2019s leading producer of coffee, soybeans, sugarcane, and oranges.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2022, Rwanda has been importing wheat from Brazil following a decline in supplies previously sourced from Ukraine. Rwanda also imports sugar from Brazil.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101605\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/hatwgdvwkaafmbr-b2ee3.jpg\" alt=\"Rwanda was represented by the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Jean-Guy Afrika, while Brazil was represented by Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil).\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101606\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/hatwgexxmaak4wh-9f0a1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101604\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/hatwgexwgaag_e--166a6.jpg\" alt=\"APEX-Brazil also signed an MoU with the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda (PSF), represented by its Chairman, Stephen Ruzibiza to enhance cooperation between the two institutions.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101603\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/_waramutserwandaumuturage_umwe-_maralia_yabay-3.jpg\" alt=\"The forum reflects the growing interest in strengthening economic ties and building a practical partnership driven by trade, investment and private-sector collaboration.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101602\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/hatsw5ow8aern7y-c6e94.jpg\" alt=\"Brazilian Ambassador to Rwanda Irene Vida Gala welcomed the Brazilian delegation, noting that the forum marked a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Rwanda and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which establishes a structured framework for cooperation in areas such as trade promotion, investment facilitation, business missions, and 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