48 Diplomatic Missions: Rwanda's evidence in international cooperation

Rwanda's diplomacy and international engagements are resolutely multilateral, cooperative and judicious. Rwanda’s foreign policy hinges on two major pillars, the first one being to contribute to the attainment of peace, security, and stability in Rwanda, the regions, the continent, and globally by establishing and maintaining good relations with all countries. The second pillar is to contribute to wealth creation through development cooperation, investment and tourism promotion, transfer of knowledge and technology, equitable world trade and regional integration. According to the Ministry of F

Rwanda's diplomacy and international engagements are resolutely multilateral, cooperative and judicious.

Rwanda’s foreign policy hinges on two major pillars, the first one being to contribute to the attainment of peace, security, and stability in Rwanda, the regions, the continent, and globally by establishing and maintaining good relations with all countries.

The second pillar is to contribute to wealth creation through development cooperation, investment and tourism promotion, transfer of knowledge and technology, equitable world trade and regional integration.


According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rwanda currently has 48 diplomatic missions and one General Consulate covering 147 countries, regional, and international organizations.

In addition, 37 honorary consuls represent Rwanda's strategic interests in 17 countries.

Rwanda is a member of 201 multilateral organizations at a regional and international level, according to Rwanda's Foreign Affairs reports.

Data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation shows that there are 45 diplomatic missions with residence in Rwanda. A total of 35 regional and international organizations have representation in Rwanda, and 20 countries are represented by Honorary Consuls.

Additionally, Rwanda has 72 non-resident diplomatic missions accredited to it.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveals that 35 regional and international organizations have representation in Rwanda.

Rwanda’s foreign policy is inspired by values and principles such as Promotion and protection of the country’s independence and sovereignty, Mutual respect between states, Equality and complementarity of sovereign interests.

Search for solutions to national problems especially developmental problems and Cooperation with other countries in the elaboration and respect of international law.