The visit follows President Kagame’s visit to Qatar towards the end of 2018.
At the time both leaders held discussions on improving and expanding economic cooperation. They also presided over the signing ceremony of three agreements between Rwanda and Qatar focusing on air service transport services, promoting and protecting joint investment and cooperation in trade and technical areas among others.
The delegation of envoys from Qatar led by Qatar Deputy Prime Minister who is also the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani recently visited Rwanda and demonstrated a willingness to fund the project meant to fast track the implementation of the construction of Bugesera International Airport.
At the time, Rwanda Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Richard Sezibera said: “We have held discussions on investing in the construction of Bugesera International Airport and is apparent that it will be fruitful. We expect to conclude the talks soon.”
In May 2017, Rwanda and Qatar signed agreements in diplomatic cooperation. Qatar
Airways aircrafts conduct flights from Doha to Kigali among other destinations including Dubai.
On 26th May 2015, both countries signed cooperation agreements to fight against drug abuse on the sidelines of Qatar International Anti-Drug Forum held in Doha.
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