The event took place at Talatona Convention Hotel in Luanda, capital of Angola yesterday.
It was graced by the presence of Representatives of Heads of Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations accredited in Angola, senior officials of the Government of Angola, the Rwandan Community in Angola and friends.
On the side of the Government of Angola, present were senior officials from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of External Relations and Ministry of Commerce.
Speaking at the event, the Ambassador of Rwanda in Angola, Alfred G. Kalisa revolved around Rwanda’s development journey and contribution to Africa’s development in 24 years after the liberation.
“In the framework of the Regional, African and International Cooperation, Rwanda believes in the opening of borders, especially since we are a country that relies heavily on tourism,” he said.
He reminded that, since January 2018, Rwanda offers entry visas upon arrival to all citizens of the world who have a valid passport.
He said that in the framework of regional Cooperation, Rwanda continues to do her best to ensure that the decisions by the African Union are timely and effectively implemented.
“Thus, the financing of the African Union’s budget for the import rate of (0.2%) has been accepted by more than twenty-two countries and is under implementation,” he said.
He hailed the recent decision by the government of Angola of waiving visas to Rwandans travelling there.
The Ambassador also hailed the decision of the Angolan Government to open an embassy in Rwanda, and the signing of Air Agreements that will shortly facilitate the connection between Kigali and Luanda.
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