According to Rwanda's Presidency, Kagame arrived in this European nation on Tuesday. He began the visit with a tour to the country's Occupation Museum, which houses exhibits related to Latvia's history.
Kagame and his host, President Rinkēvičs, are expected to hold a closed-door meeting before addressing a joint press conference.
During Kagame's visit, a memorial plaque dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda will be unveiled at the Latvian National Library on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Latvia, located in northeastern Europe, is one of the smaller countries on the continent, covering an area of 64,589 square kilometers. Founded in 1201, it shares borders with Lithuania to the south and Estonia to the north and has a population of approximately 1.88 million people.
The country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 after decades of occupation. Latvia's landscape features rolling hills, dense forests, and sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea coast.
Riga, the capital and largest city of Latvia, is renowned for its stunning architecture, which includes Art Nouveau buildings and medieval churches. The official language, Latvian, is a Baltic language with ancient roots.
Diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Latvia were officially established in 2007. Rwanda appointed its ambassador to the country in January 2022.
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