Rwanda inaugurates High Commission in Pakistan #rwanda #RwOT

The High Commission, located in Islamabad, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was inaugurated on April 22, 2025, during an official ceremony led by Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, as part of his three-day visit to Pakistan.

The event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, media representatives, and private sector leaders.

Initially opened in 2024, the diplomatic mission is part of Rwanda's expanding global network, which now includes 49 diplomatic missions across five continents.

The new High Commission is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing political cooperation, trade, and investment between the two nations.

Speaking at an earlier joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister Nduhungirehe reaffirmed Rwanda's commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation for the benefit of both peoples.

He also emphasized Rwanda's openness to Pakistani investment and encouraged the business community in Pakistan to explore opportunities in Rwanda.

The visit is part of a series of high-level exchanges between both countries. Minister Nduhungirehe, affirmed Rwanda's commitment to maintaining this momentum and expressed optimism about increasing trade volumes, which currently stand at around US$26 million.

On his part, Dar emphasized Pakistan's readiness to collaborate with Rwanda in developing digital ecosystems, highlighting opportunities for joint ventures and knowledge exchange.

This inauguration follows Pakistan's earlier decision to open its own High Commission in Kigali in 2021, further solidifying diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Rwanda's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana, formally presented her credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari on July 15, 2024.

Trade between the two countries continues to grow, with Pakistan ranking among the top importers of Rwandan tea, coffee, avocados, and other agricultural products.

Conversely, Rwanda imports medical supplies, rice, textiles, agricultural machinery, and industrial equipment from Pakistan.

The High Commission was inaugurated on April 22, 2025, during an official ceremony led by Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, as part of his three-day visit to Pakistan.

The High Commission, located in Islamabad, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was inaugurated on April 22, 2025.

The event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, media representatives, and private sector leaders.

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