Rwanda, Botswana hold talks ahead of Kagame visit



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06, May-2026     Mugisha R. John


Senior officials from Rwanda and Botswana held talks on investment and trade this week, just hours before President Paul Kagame’s planned visit to Botswana.


The discussions began May 5 and continued Wednesday, bringing together officials from both countries to advance bilateral cooperation.

Rwanda’s delegation included Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, Deputy CEO of the Rwanda Development Board Juliana K. Muganza, other government officials and private sector representatives.

The meeting marked the second session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between the two nations. It focused on finalizing new agreements aimed at strengthening and expanding cooperation.

Officials reviewed draft agreements to be signed, along with the legal frameworks to guide implementation. They also discussed measures to avoid double taxation on goods, as well as cooperation in trade, agriculture and other sectors.

The commission was established in 2019 during Kagame’s previous visit to Botswana.

Kagame is expected to begin his visit Tuesday, where he will meet Botswana President Gideon Boko. The leaders are set to discuss trade technology, tourism, livestock vaccine production, transport and cooperation in the diamond trade.

Several agreements are expected to be signed, including deals on trade and investment, institutional partnerships and cooperation between the Rwanda Development Board and its counterpart in Botswana.


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