Ali made the remarks during an interview with Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), where he emphasized the need to build on the good relations between the two countries.
He explained that Rwanda and Djibouti share many commonalities, including cultural ties, which should serve as a foundation for expanding private-sector cooperation.
'We already cooperate, but we should enhance and expand our collaboration just as our governments are doing. Why shouldn't we broaden our cooperation and develop it further?' he said.
His comments follow the 2016 partnership agreement signed between Rwanda and Djibouti's private sectors, which aimed to foster joint initiatives and drive economic growth.
The strong bilateral relationship between the two nations has also been demonstrated through land exchanges. Rwanda has been granted 60 hectares of land at Djibouti's ports, while Rwanda, in return, allocated 10 hectares within its industrial park to Djibouti.
Rania Umutoni
