Rwanda, Algeria sign multiple cooperation agreements

Rwanda and Algeria have signed a series of cooperation agreements across various sectors, including air services, visa exemption, communication, police, pharmaceutical industries, higher education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, telecommunications, justice, professional training, and investment promotion. The agreements were signed on Tuesday, June 3, during the first day of President Kagame’s two-day official visit to Algeria. President Paul Kagame arrived in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on Tuesday, June 3, for the visit. He was received by his host, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Upon arrival at the Presidential Palace, President Kagame was officially welcomed by President Tebboune. The two Heads of State held a tête-à-tête meeting and discussed the importance of intra-Africa cooperation, with a focus on free trade as well as knowledge and skills exchange. They also discussed the lessons learned from rebuilding a nation following a difficult history. Two heads of State led bilateral discussions with their delegations before witnessing the signing of agreements on Air Service, Visa Exemption, Communication, Police, Pharmaceutical Industries, Higher Education, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, TeleCommunication, Justice, Professional Training, Investment Promotion. After the signing ceremony, the Heads of State addressed a joint press conference, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between Rwanda and Algeria. President Kagame also announced the upcoming opening of a Rwandan embassy in Algeria. Algeria and Rwanda currently cooperate in areas such as security and education. Since 1982, the two countries have signed numerous agreements in various fields, including economic development, citizens’ welfare, and the exchange of expertise. Both countries have previously agreed to take concrete steps to sustain the momentum of their growing partnership by activating bilateral cooperation mechanisms most notably, the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation and expanding collaboration to additional sectors, such as energy and pharmaceuticals.