Statement on Cabinet Resolutions of 08/05/2023

Below are resolutions of the cabinet meeting:

1. The cabinet expressed condolences and sympathy to families who lost loved ones, those injured, and people that had to relocate from their homes due to landslide and floods.

2. The cabinet approved an emergency response plan aimed at reinforcing efforts to provide urgent relief to affected communities and instructed concerned institutions to implement the plan without delay.

3. The cabinet urges communities in flood-affected areas to exercise caution and be extra vigilant as more rains may be expected in the coming days. Citizens are requested to follow instructions provided by local authorities including maintaining hygiene and sanitation standards in order to prevent potential disease outbreaks.

4. The cabinet appreciated messages of condolences and solidarity from Rwandans, friends, and partner states, as well as gestures of support from citizens and various partners.

5. The cabinet approved the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policy.

6. The cabinet approved the following draft laws:

• Draft law approving ratification of the Credit Agreement between the Instituto Credito Oficial and the Republic of Rwanda, relating to the credit for Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Phase II.

• Draft law approving a ratification of the Financing Agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the International Development Association, relating to the credit for the Stunting Prevention and reduction Project.

• Draft law approving a ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the International Development Association acting as Administrator of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Scaling Up Nutrition and the Early Learning Multi-Donor Trust Fund, relating to the Stunting Prevention and Reduction project.

• Draft law approving a ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Benin for Double Taxation Avoidance.

• Draft law approving a ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the Czech Republic Double Taxation Avoidance.