Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe arrived in Islamabad on Monday for his first official visit since the establishment of diplomatic missions in Kigali and Islamabad.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed his Rwandan counterpart at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant step in bilateral relations between the two countries.
The visit, taking place from April 21 to 22 at the invitation of FM Dar, aims to unlock new avenues of cooperation in trade, investment, defense, diplomacy, and people-to-people exchanges.
During comprehensive discussions at the Foreign Office, both sides agreed to deepen collaboration across multiple sectors. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed for cooperation in diplomatic training.
Speaking at a joint press stakeout, FM Dar emphasized Pakistan's commitment to enhancing ties with Rwanda and highlighted the official inauguration of the Rwandan High Commission in Islamabad. He noted that Pakistan offers a promising market for Rwandan products and sees strong potential for collaboration in ICT, digital transformation, e-governance, fintech, and youth innovation platforms.
He also underlined Pakistan’s globally recognized exports — such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, surgical instruments, agri-tech, and sports goods — as areas of mutual benefit for Rwanda’s growing economy.
On the multilateral front, Dar acknowledged the strong support both countries provide each other at the United Nations and other international forums.
Rwandan Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe echoed these sentiments, stating that Rwanda and Pakistan share a mutual respect and a joint commitment to global peace. He noted that both nations are among the top five contributors to UN peacekeeping missions and expressed a shared resolve to enhance cooperation in various sectors.
