President of Rwanda arrives on Monday

MUSCAT: President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda will pay an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Monday.
This was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the Diwan of Royal Court, the text of which is as follows: 'In pursuit of strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda in all that serves to advance their shared interests across various fields, President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda will pay an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on September 7-8. The visit stems from the mutual commitment to develop and expand joint ties in a manner that brings goodness and benefit to the peoples of the two friendly countries.
'The visit will address a set of topics of mutual concern to both countries and means of promoting them in a manner that serves their interests and meets their aspirations.”
Bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda continue to evolve across multiple sectors, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation and expand the scope of partnership, building upon diplomatic ties, which were established in 1982.
The upcoming official visit of President Paul Kagame comes within the framework of mutual interest in advancing bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in the political, economic, and investment spheres, thereby opening new horizons for partnership between Oman and Rwanda.
The two countries share a historical legacy rooted in Oman's longstanding connections with East Africa, which over the centuries have contributed to building bridges of commercial, humanitarian, and cultural exchange. This heritage constitutes a positive foundation for contemporary relations between the Sultanate of Oman and Rwanda, grounded in mutual respect, cooperation and openness to forging future partnerships.
Both countries have worked to strengthen their bilateral ties through official delegation visits. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, visited the Sultanate of Oman during January 10-11, leading a delegation that comprised four other Rwandan ministers, namely the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and Innovation, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, the Minister of State for Infrastructure, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board.
The visit facilitated meetings with a number of Omani ministers to exchange views and ideas on enhancing bilateral relations in service of shared interests. It also witnessed the signing of several agreements and cooperation programmes in the fields of transport, communications, and information technology, including a memorandum of understanding between the Rwanda Development Board and Oman Airports Management Company, aimed at enhancing cooperation in airport development and management, expertise exchange, and exploring investment opportunities in the aviation sector and related infrastructure. SEE ALSO P2