On Wednesday, May 7, in Paris, President Paul Kagame met with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, for discussions on global issues and on the fruitful cooperation between Rwanda and France. Rwanda and France have collaborated in the development of several sectors, including healthcare and related infrastructure. On April 6, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda and France signed a development cooperation agreement through which Rwanda will receive Rwf 577 billion over a five-year period. The agreement was signed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from both countries. Additionally, the tw

On Wednesday, May 7, in Paris, President Paul Kagame met with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, for discussions on global issues and on the fruitful cooperation between Rwanda and France. Rwanda and France have collaborated in the development of several sectors, including healthcare and related infrastructure. On April 6, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda and France signed a development cooperation agreement through which Rwanda will receive Rwf 577 billion over a five-year period. The agreement was signed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from both countries. Additionally, the two countries signed an agreement allowing National carrier RwandAir to operate flights to Paris three times a week. Trade between Rwanda and France has grown significantly since 2010. French exports to Rwanda increased from €16.7 million in 2010 to €48.6 million in 2017, making France Rwanda's 11th largest supplier. Imports from Rwanda—mainly agricultural products—also increased, reaching €3.1 million in 2017. In June 2023, Rwanda and France signed a double tax avoidance agreement to promote trade and investment between the two countries. The two nations also cooperate in defense. In May 2024, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the French Armed Forces met in Paris to review the status of their defense cooperation and signed a new roadmap to guide bilateral military collaboration through 2025.

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