President Kagame, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral partnerships

On Saturday, February 15, in Addis Ababa, President Paul Kagame held a productive meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, on the sidelines of the 2025 African Union Summit. "They engaged in discussions focused on strengthening bilateral partnerships across key development sectors, with the aim of driving tangible benefits for the people of both Ethiopia and Rwanda," the Office of the President posted on X. Rwanda and Ethiopia share strong diplomatic ties, cooperating in multiple sectors, including defense, law enforcement, trade, air services, capacity building, agriculture,

On Saturday, February 15, in Addis Ababa, President Paul Kagame held a productive meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, on the sidelines of the 2025 African Union Summit. "They engaged in discussions focused on strengthening bilateral partnerships across key development sectors, with the aim of driving tangible benefits for the people of both Ethiopia and Rwanda," the Office of the President posted on X. Rwanda and Ethiopia share strong diplomatic ties, cooperating in multiple sectors, including defense, law enforcement, trade, air services, capacity building, agriculture, education, health, culture, tourism, correctional services, extradition treaties, mutual legal assistance, women and children’s welfare, communication, information, and media. The two nations also collaborate on multilateral initiatives. Their defense partnership is marked by joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and training programs. In October 2024, Rwandan defense officials met with Ethiopian military leaders to enhance cooperation, focusing on peacekeeping and regional security initiatives. On December 16, 2024, the Rwanda National Police and the Ethiopian Federal Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen police cooperation in promoting peace, stability, and security. The agreement was signed during an official visit by Rwanda’s Inspector General of Police to Ethiopia. The two countries have also signed agreements to boost trade and investment. In February 2024, during the Third Joint Ministerial Commission meeting, Ethiopia and Rwanda finalized agreements on trade, investment, and political consultations, aiming to streamline regulatory frameworks and create business opportunities. Additionally, both nations have established air service agreements to improve connectivity and promote tourism.