Rwanda and Russia have signed a visa-free agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant step in diplomatic relations. The agreement was signed by Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and Rwanda's Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, at the inaugural Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Sochi. This partnership strengthens ties and fosters closer collaboration between the two nations. Rwanda and Russia have enjoyed cooperation since 1963 when Russia was a member of the Soviet Union. Currently, both countries enjoy good relations through their respect
Rwanda and Russia have signed a visa-free agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant step in diplomatic relations.
The agreement was signed by Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and Rwanda's Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, at the inaugural Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Sochi. This partnership strengthens ties and fosters closer collaboration between the two nations.
Rwanda and Russia have enjoyed cooperation since 1963 when Russia was a member of the Soviet Union.
Currently, both countries enjoy good relations through their respective resident Diplomatic Missions at the Ambassadorial level. The bilateral cooperation between the two countries revolves around political, military, education, human resource development/training, and cultural ties.
Russia offers university scholarships for Rwandans and provides training for police officers.
About 800 Rwandan students have graduated from Russian universities in various disciplines, including law, medicine, international affairs, and political science, over the last 50 years.
On October 17 of last year, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda exchanged messages of greeting on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
During that time, the foreign ministers underscored the traditionally friendly nature of Russian-Rwandan interaction.
They reaffirmed the mutual interest of Moscow and Kigali in further expanding and deepening multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of the people in both countries and reiterated the importance of coordinating joint efforts in the international arena for the sake of peace, security, and stability on the African continent.
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