Photos: President Kagame arrives in Algeria for two-day visit

President Paul Kagame, on June 3, arrived in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria for a two-day Official Visit. He was received by his host, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. According to the Office of the President, President Kagame laid a wreath at the Maqam Echahid (Martyrs’ Memorial) in Algiers, paying tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives during the Algerian War of Independence. Algeria and Rwanda cooperate in security and education. Since 1982, the two countries have signed numerous agreements in various fields, including the economy, citizens’ well-being, and the sharing of expertise. Both nations have committed to scaling up efforts to promote health, trade, investment, security, and education. By December 2024, President Paul Kagame met with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria to discuss ways to further strengthen their ongoing bilateral cooperation in key areas. The two heads of state met in Nouakchott, Mauritania, where they attended the Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability. Both countries have previously agreed on concrete steps to maintain momentum in their growing relationship through the activation of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, notably the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation, and the expansion of cooperation to other fields such as energy and pharmaceuticals. Diplomats from Rwanda and Algeria have also met to emphasize the need for enhanced bilateral coordination on peace and security challenges, which are significant to both countries.