Rwanda, Algeria sign 12 bilateral agreements as Kagame begins visit #rwanda #RwOT

President Kagame arrived in Algiers earlier on Tuesday at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

The two Heads of State presided over the signing of wide-ranging agreements covering areas such as air services, visa exemption, communication, police cooperation, pharmaceuticals, higher education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, telecommunications, justice, professional training, and investment promotion.

The signing followed bilateral discussions between the leaders and their respective delegations, reflecting a shared ambition to deepen economic, diplomatic, and institutional ties.

Speaking at a joint press conference, President Kagame and President Tebboune reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their countries.

President Kagame also announced that Rwanda would soon open an embassy in Algeria, a move expected to enhance diplomatic engagement and expand avenues for collaboration.

Earlier in the day, President Kagame was received with full honours in Algiers, where he held a private meeting with President Tebboune.

The two leaders discussed continental priorities, including the promotion of intra-African trade, capacity building, and the importance of sharing experiences in post-conflict recovery and nation-building.

President Kagame also visited the Maqam Echahid (Martyrs' Memorial), where he laid a wreath in honour of those who died during Algeria's war of independence.

As part of his visit, Kagame is expected to tour the National School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA), where five Rwandan students are currently enrolled in AI and Data Science programmes.

This marks Kagame's second official visit to Algeria since 2015. The trip builds on growing momentum in Rwanda-Algeria relations, particularly following a meeting between the two leaders in December 2024 on the sidelines of the Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability in Mauritania.

Algeria and Rwanda share a history of robust bilateral cooperation. In the 2016/2017 academic year, Algeria awarded scholarships to 25 Rwandan students, reflecting its commitment to educational partnerships.

Since 1982, the two countries have signed multiple agreements spanning economic development, cultural exchange, and institutional cooperation, with Algeria's opening of its embassy in Kigali in December 2023 marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic ties.

Rwanda and Algeria signed 12 bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, as President Paul Kagame began a two-day official visit on Tuesday, June 3.

The signing followed bilateral discussions between the leaders and their respective delegations, reflecting a shared ambition to deepen economic, diplomatic, and institutional ties.

President Paul Kagame arrived in Algeria on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.