On the first day of his visit, President Kagame was received by his counterpart and laid a wreath at the Maqam Echahid (Martyrs’ Memorial) in honour of those who lost their lives during the Algerian War of Independence.
During the visit, the two Heads of State will hold a one-on-one meeting at El Mouradia Palace, followed by bilateral talks between their respective delegations. The leaders will also address members of the press during a joint press conference.
Several bilateral agreements between the Governments of Rwanda and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria are expected to be signed during the visit.
The Head of State is also expected to visit the National School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA), where five Rwandan students are currently enrolled in programs specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
During the visit, a State Dinner will be held in honour of President Kagame. This is President Kagame’s second visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, following his visit in 2015.
The visit builds on ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. For example, on December 9, 2024, President Kagame held talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to explore ways of deepening collaboration between Rwanda and Algeria.
The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability in Nouakchott, Mauritania, focused on enhancing partnerships in key areas such as education, defence, and security.
The two Heads of State also discussed potential cooperation in agriculture and infrastructure development.
Algeria and Rwanda enjoy strong bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as security and education. This partnership includes a student exchange program, with Rwandan students traveling to Algeria for their studies.
In the 2016/2017 academic year, Algeria awarded scholarships to 25 Rwandan students, demonstrating its commitment to educational collaboration.
Since 1982, Rwanda and Algeria have signed several agreements covering areas such as economic development, social welfare, cultural exchange, and institutional cooperation.
The two nations have also committed to enhancing ties in key sectors like health, trade, investment, security, and education.
In December 2023, Algeria opened its embassy in Rwanda, a move that signaled its intention to deepen diplomatic and cooperative ties with Rwanda.
Meanwhile, President Kagame’s visit to Algeria coincides with the presence of Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, in the country for a friendly match against the Algerian national team.
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