Rwanda’s Presidency has via Twitter handle revealed that President Kagame will also visit Oyo, a town in the Republic of Congo located in the Cuvette Region, more than 400 km from Brazzaville.
In 2010, the town had more than 5 000 inhabitants. It is connected by paved road to Brazzaville, the capital of the country.
President Kagame is accompanied by officials including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta; the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana and the CEO of Rwanda Development Board, Clare Akamanzi among others.
A statement released recently on 9th April 2022 by Florent Ntsiba, the Director of Congo Brazzaville Presidential Cabinet indicates that Kagame’s visit is a response to the invitation of his counterpart and seeks to deepen bilateral relations and cooperation.
Both Heads of State are also expected to proceed to a tête-à-tête discussions. The statement also reads that Kagame will address both chambers of parliament before witnessing the signing of cooperation agreements in different areas.
Rwanda and Brazzaville relations date back in August 1982. Since then, both countries have enjoyed cooperation in the areas of diplomacy, politics and trade among others.
In November 2021, Rwanda and Brazzaville signed agreements in the areas of military cooperation, sustainable development, environmental preservation and trade promotion among others.
Rwanda opened embassy in the country in 2016.
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