The agreement was signed on Monday, January 20, 2025, by Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary for Africa.
The MoU establishes a foundation for closer collaboration between the two nations.
During the discussions, both parties explored ways to expand cooperation in diplomacy and identified opportunities for mutual benefit.
They agreed on potential areas of partnership, including trade and investment, defence and security, education, culture, science, technology, and agriculture.
Following the MoU signing, a delegation of Pakistani military officials, led by Maj Gen Muneer-ud-Din, Director General of Foreign Military Cooperation at the Joint Staff Headquarters of the Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF), held discussions with Rwanda's Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda, and the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi.
During their three-day visit to Rwanda, the delegation will explore avenues to enhance cooperation between the Rwandan Defense Forces and Pakistan's security institutions.
Their itinerary includes visits to the Gako Military Academy, the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi, and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum at the Parliamentary Building.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rwanda-and-pakistan-sign-mou-on-bilateral-political-consultations
