UAE and Rwanda hold first Joint Economic Committee to enhance cooperation in fields of industry, energy, education, and space technology

Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda,in relation to the holding of the first session of the Joint Economic Committeebetween the UAE and Rwanda in the capital, Kigali, aimed at of enhancing prospects for cooperation and partnership between the two countries.

H.E. Al Kaabi underscored the historic ties between the UAE and Rwanda, founded on mutual endeavors across various levels, which reflect the two countries’ readiness to reinforce and develop relations that benefit both nations and their peoples.

Her Excellency added: “The bilateral relations between the UAE and Rwanda have witnessed remarkable progress over the past years, demonstrating the leadership of both countries’ commitment to strengthen these bonds. The UAE and Rwanda are partners in trade and investment, and have expressed their keenness to attract further investments in emerging economic sectors.” 

The meetings were co-chaired by Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, on behalf of the UAE, and by His Excellency Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda. 

The first session of the Joint Economic Committee was convened to strengthen prospects of cooperation and partnership across several sectors of common interest, including industry, energy, education, space technology, environment, human resources, culture, youth development, and supporting collaborative efforts to elevate trade ties to new heights.
Her Excellency stated: “The first session of the Joint Economic Committee between the UAE and Rwanda is a continuation of cooperation over recent years to enhance bilateral relations, and explore new prospects of partnership within the business sectors, and across various economic domains.” 

H.E. Al Kaabi affirmed that the committee meeting conducted aims to set a framework and roadmap towards expanding opportunities and partnerships, to foster prosperous joint efforts and collaborations within various fields of common interest. 

During the meetings, the two sides discussed new mechanisms to enhance coordination within economic areas, trade, and investment, in addition to strengthening cooperation and developing investment opportunities as part of the Double Taxation Agreements, and the Promotion and Protection of Investments Agreement.

Both sides highlighted their commitment to fortifying collaboration and enhancing investments in the space technology sector. Furthermore, they affirmed their keenness to developing opportunities in the trade of food products, environment and energy fields, economic empowerment of youth, and investing in expertise to reinforce technical and creative industries. In this regard, the two sides signed the MOU for cooperation in the field of education.