Ambassador Bizimana presents credentials to represent Rwanda in Guinea-Bissau

Festus Bizimana, Rwanda’s newly appointed Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau, presented his credentials to President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on October 22. According to the Embassy of Rwanda, Ambassador Bizimana delivered a message from President Paul Kagame, reaffirming Rwanda’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations with Guinea-Bissau. “During the discussions, Ambassador Bizimana highlighted the growing cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, with a focus on implementing existing bilateral agreements, including the visa exemption agreement and the memorandum of understanding on tourism,” the Embassy posted on X. The Embassy further noted that President Embaló expressed satisfaction with the strong and friendly ties between the two nations and wished Ambassador Bizimana success in his mission. Ambassador Bizimana also represent Rwanda in Gambia, Mali, and Cabo Verde. Guinea-Bissau, located in West Africa, borders Senegal to the north, Guinea-Conakry to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country includes about 80 small islands known as the Bijagós Archipelago. With a population of around 2.2 million, Guinea-Bissau’s economy largely depends on fishing, from which it earns revenue through fishing rights in the Gulf of Guinea, an area rich in marine resources. The country also relies on agriculture, particularly the production of peanuts and cashew nuts. Exports of agricultural products, fish, and timbermainly to Asian marketsgenerate much of its foreign income.