The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, where both leaders explored avenues to enhance collaboration between Rwanda and Qatar.
According to a statement from the Office of the President, Village Urugwiro, the talks reviewed the strong ties between the two countries and identified opportunities for further cooperation.
"This morning in Doha, President Kagame met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development. Their discussions focused on the excellent relations between Rwanda and the State of Qatar, and the multiple areas of fruitful bilateral collaboration," the statement read.
The leaders last met on September 12, 2025, during President Kagame's official visit to Qatar.
Rwanda and Qatar share strong cooperation in areas including investment, tourism, and transport, reflecting Rwanda's strategy of fostering diplomacy based on mutual respect, peace, and development.
In the aviation sector, Qatar Airways has agreed to acquire a 60 % stake in Rwanda's Bugesera International Airport project and is also seeking a 49 % stake in the national carrier, RwandAir, as part of a broader aviation and transport partnership.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
