Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
In a significant step toward deepening bilateral cooperation between Egypt and Rwanda, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Cairo on Tuesday at the presidential palace in Heliopolis, where the two leaders held high-level discussions followed by the signing of several strategic memoranda of understanding.
The visit, marked by official state ceremony, began with a formal reception upon President Kagame’s arrival at Al-Ittihadiya Palace. The two national anthems of Egypt and Rwanda were played, setting the tone for a day centered on strengthening diplomatic, economic, and developmental ties between the two African nations.
According to presidential spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the leaders first held a closed-door meeting, where they discussed shared regional interests, followed by an expanded session that included senior officials from both countries. These discussions culminated in the signing of a series of agreements across key sectors.
Among the memoranda signed were agreements focused on water resource management, land allocation for logistical, economic, and commercial purposes, housing development, and the mutual promotion and protection of investments. These accords aim to enhance cooperation in areas critical to both nations’ long-term development goals and reflect a growing strategic alignment between Cairo and Kigali.
The water management agreement signals a collaborative approach to one of Africa’s most vital resources, while the land exchange and investment protections are expected to pave the way for increased private sector engagement and infrastructure development.
President El-Sisi’s reception of President Kagame underscores Egypt’s broader diplomatic push to strengthen partnerships across the African continent, particularly through mutually beneficial economic initiatives and shared development agendas.
The visit highlights the ongoing commitment of both nations to enhancing bilateral relations and fostering regional integration through dialogue, trade, and collaborative projects.
