Rwanda and Somalia have signed the General Cooperation Agreement and agreed to fast-track its operationalization by establishing a Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) to oversee the effective implementation of existing frameworks, and to identify new areas of collaboration, The agreement was signed in Kigali on October 27, 2025, by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Somali counterpart, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, who was on an official visit to Rwanda. During the talks between the two Ministers of Foreign Affairs, both parties reaffirmed that the relations between

Rwanda and Somalia have signed the General Cooperation Agreement and agreed to fast-track its operationalization by establishing a Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) to oversee the effective implementation of existing frameworks, and to identify new areas of collaboration, The agreement was signed in Kigali on October 27, 2025, by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Somali counterpart, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, who was on an official visit to Rwanda. During the talks between the two Ministers of Foreign Affairs, both parties reaffirmed that the relations between Rwanda and Somalia are based on mutual respect, shared goals, and a strong commitment to Pan-African unity. A joint communiqué released after the meeting stated, They noted that this official visit marks a new chapter in the strengthening of bilateral ties and the deepening of cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest. The Ministers acknowledged the positive impact of the existing cooperation across various sectors, including political consultations, investment promotion, police, and defence. ALSO READ: Rwanda, Somalia Police forces sign cooperation agreement Minister Nduhungirehe and Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali signed the General Cooperation Agreement and agreed to fast-track its operationalization by establishing a Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) to oversee the effective implementation of existing frameworks, and to identify new areas of collaboration, including justice, education, agriculture, ICT, and mutual legal assistance, among others. The two Ministers also discussed ongoing efforts aimed at restoring peace in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the peace processes taking place in Doha and Washington, D.C.

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