The meeting was confirmed by the Office of the President, Urugwiro Village.
Relations between the two countries have significantly improved in recent years, especially after President Macron acknowledged France's historical responsibility in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and expressed a desire to rebuild ties and promote reconciliation.
This renewed partnership has been further reinforced through high-level visits and ongoing diplomatic engagement.
In 2021, President Macron paid a landmark two-day official visit to Rwanda aimed at deepening bilateral ties and cooperation.
During the visit, he toured the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi are laid to rest.
There, he laid a wreath and delivered a powerful speech acknowledging France's role in Rwanda's history.
'As I stand with humility and respect at your side on this day, I come to recognise the magnitude of our responsibilities,' Macron said.
The visit also included a bilateral meeting and a joint press conference, during which the two heads of state witnessed the signing of two key agreements: one outlining a framework for bilateral cooperation and another focused on sports and talent development.
President Kagame most recently visited France in October 2024, accompanied by First Lady Jeannette Kagame, to attend the 19th Summit of La Francophonie, co-hosted by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
Théophile Niyitegeka
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/president-kagame-meets-french-counterpart-emmanuel-macron
