He made the statement during an appearance on RBA's talk show on Sunday.
Ambassador Nduhungirehe noted that these talks align with Rwanda's broader commitment to supporting global efforts to address migration challenges.
'These reports are accurate â€" we are indeed in discussions with the United States,' he said. 'As you may recall, we have previously engaged in similar talks with the United Kingdom. This is not new to us. In fact, beyond the UK, many are aware of the role we played in receiving migrants who had been detained in Libya.'
He emphasized that Rwanda's approach is rooted in providing renewed opportunities for vulnerable migrants facing difficult circumstances around the world.
'We are in ongoing discussions with the U.S. government, but they are still in the initial phases. It's too early to say how things will proceed but the conversations are happening,' stated Amb. Nduhungirehe.
His confirmation follows reports in several Western media outlets suggesting that Rwanda may soon begin receiving migrants from the U.S., particularly under potential future policy shifts.
The topic has reignited political debate in the United Kingdom, where former Home Secretary Suella Braverman criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for allegedly abandoning the UK's migration deal with Rwanda â€" a move she argues could now benefit former U.S. President Donald Trump.
In November 2024, sources close to Trump's campaign revealed that his team was reviewing options to deport undocumented migrants to third countries, with Rwanda being among the nations under consideration.
Minister Nduhungirehe reiterated that while the conversations with the U.S. are ongoing, they remain in the early stages and no final decisions have been made.
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