President Kagame assures full support to new Chinese envoy #rwanda #RwOT

During the ceremony, the President reaffirmed the strong ties between Rwanda and China, describing China as a long-standing and reliable partner.

As Xinhua reported, he expressed his commitment to further strengthening the traditional friendship and enhancing practical cooperation between the two nations.

President Kagame also assured that the Government and people of Rwanda will extend full support and facilitation to Ambassador Gao as he undertakes his diplomatic mission.

Amb. Gao conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings, and hailed the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, where China-Rwanda relations have been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring fruitful cooperation on all fronts.

China stands ready to work together with the Rwandan side to enhance political mutual trust and promote practical cooperation to deliver more tangible benefits to the two peoples, the Chinese ambassador added.

China has emerged as one of the countries that clearly sees the investment potential in Rwanda. Over the past five years, it has consistently ranked among the top sources of foreign direct investment into the country.

In 2024 alone, Chinese investments in Rwanda reached $460 million, surpassing $445 million from India.

In previous years, Chinese investment figures were $79.1 million in 2023, $182.4 million in 2022, $357.7 million in 2021, and $282 million in 2020.

Across this five-year period, China led all other countries in the volume of investments made in Rwanda in four out of five years.

Beyond attracting Chinese investment, Rwanda is also expanding its exports to China at a notable pace.

Between 2021 and 2024, Rwandan exports to China grew from $16 million to over $100 million, representing more than a fivefold increase in just four years.

In 2024 alone, Rwandan exports to China rose by 29.5%.

This growth reflects a broader strengthening of bilateral trade, with the total trade volume between Rwanda and China reaching $1.6 billion in 2024, up from $742 million in 2021.

Ambassador Gao Wenqi assumed his post as China's new Ambassador to Rwanda recently, succeeding Wang Xuekun, who completed his term at the beginning of this year .

President Kagame also assured that the Government and people of Rwanda will extend full support and facilitation to Ambassador Gao as he undertakes his diplomatic mission.

President Paul Kagame received the credentials of Gao Wenqi, the new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Rwanda on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Rwanda and China have for long enjoyed cordial relations based on mutual trust.

The ceremony took place at Urugwiro Village

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