The deal was signed recently on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly by Morocco's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and Rwanda's Ambassador to Canada, Prosper Higiro.
This milestone expands civil aviation cooperation, creating new opportunities for trade, tourism, and investment while further deepening the ties of friendship between the two nations.
On this occasion, both sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise in areas related to aviation safety, with the goal of ensuring the highest levels of safety and security in international air transport. They also agreed to strengthen coordination within regional and international forums.
Mr. Kayouh told the media that the signing of this agreement is part of the policy initiated by King Mohammed VI, aimed at connecting the Kingdom with other African countries by encouraging the opening of new air routes.
For his part, Ambassador Higiro welcomed the agreement, saying it reflects the excellent relations between the two countries.
Rwanda and Morocco share a longstanding partnership, reinforced through multiple agreements over the years.
In 2016, King Mohammed VI visited Rwanda, during which the two nations signed 19 cooperation agreements in areas such as banking, diplomatic relations, and investment facilitation.
One of the agreements allowed diplomatic and official passport holders to travel between the two countries without restrictions.
In 2019, Rwanda and Morocco signed 12 additional agreements in Rabat, further solidifying their collaboration. Morocco remains a key partner in education, offering numerous scholarships to African students, including Rwandans.
In 2020, Rwanda's then-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vincent Biruta, and his Moroccan counterpart signed two agreements, one enhancing government collaboration and another focused on sports development in Africa.
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