On April 28, 2025, Rwanda and the United States of America launched a Strategic Bilateral Dialogue—a structured framework for regular engagement between the two countries—centered on political, economic, security, and health priorities. Rwanda’s delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe. The delegation also included Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, Mathilde Mukantabana; Brigadier General Patrick Karuretwa, who is responsible for international military cooperation; and Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo, a

On April 28, 2025, Rwanda and the United States of America launched a Strategic Bilateral Dialogue—a structured framework for regular engagement between the two countries—centered on political, economic, security, and health priorities. Rwanda’s delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe. The delegation also included Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, Mathilde Mukantabana; Brigadier General Patrick Karuretwa, who is responsible for international military cooperation; and Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo, as shown in photos shared on social media. The U.S. delegation was headed by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Troy Fitrell, and included Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, as well as U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, Eric Kneedler. Minister Nduhungirehe emphasized that the dialogue provides a formal platform for regular discussions between the two nations on key political, economic, security, and health issues. Rwanda’s Ambassador to the U.S., Mathilde Mukantabana, described the week as a significant milestone in advancing Rwanda-U.S. relations. “Through high-level discussions on a range of topics, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to deepening cooperation. We look forward to building on this momentum to strengthen our enduring partnership and address common challenges together,” Ambassador Mukantabana wrote on X. Rwanda and the United States maintain strong cooperation in the health and economic sectors. Rwanda exports products such as coffee, tungsten ore, basketwork, and apparel to the U.S., while the United States exports aircraft, pharmaceutical products, machinery, medical instruments, and agricultural goods to Rwanda.

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