Key points
- Sign an MoU in the field of diplomatic training
- Pakistan offers a promising market for Rwandan products: Dar
- Pakistan and Rwanda share a commitment to world peace: Rwandan foreign minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to deepen their cooperation in areas of trade, investment, defence, diplomacy, and people-to-people exchanges.
Radio Pakistan reported that the understanding came at a meeting between Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe in Islamabad on Monday.
The two sides held in depth discussions covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.
Later, addressing a joint press stakeout, Dar said their talks focused on strengthening existing ties and exploring new avenues of cooperation.
Diplomatic training
Dar said the two sides have also signed an MOU in the field of diplomatic training, Radio Pakistan reported.
He said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Rwanda. He said Rwandan High Commission in Islamabad is also being inaugurated during the visit of the Rwandan foreign minister.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, arrived at MoFA today. He was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50. pic.twitter.com/NM6jjF9RJ5
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 21, 2025
Dar said Pakistan offers a promising market for Rwandan products. He said Pakistan’s globally recognized exports such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, surgical instruments, agri tech and sports goods have strong potential in Rwanda’s rapidly growing economy.
He mentioned that there is great potential of collaboration in the field of Information and Communication technology. He said Pakistan is keen to partner in areas such as digital transformation, e-governance, fintech and innovation platforms for the youth, Radio Pakistan reported.
Multilateral front
On the multilateral front, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister said our cooperation remains robust. He mentioned that both the nations regularly support each other’s candidature at the UN and other international fora.
In his remarks, the Rwandan foreign minister said that Pakistan and Rwanda share a commitment to world peace. He noted that both countries are among the top five troop contributing nations to the UN peacekeeping missions, according to Radio Pakistan.
Rwandan foreign minister said their relations is based on mutual respect and they share a common desire to work together in various sectors.
