On March 3rd in New Delhi, India and Rwanda convened for their Joint Commission Meeting, where they evaluated a wide range of bilateral relations. This included crucial sectors such as defence, agriculture, trade and investment, health, education, science and technology, digital platforms, culture, and people-to-people interactions.

The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier J P Nduhungirehe. The gathering also saw the participation of Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), along with several officials.

Kirti Vardhan Singh shared on X, "I am delighted to co-chair the second India-Rwanda Joint Commission Meeting alongside Amb. Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, Hon'ble Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Government of Rwanda. We thoroughly reviewed our bilateral relations, covering defence, agriculture, trade & investment, health, education, S&T, digital platforms, culture, and people-to-people interactions. Additionally, both nations exchanged opinions on regional and global matters of shared interest. A Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) for the years 2026-30 was finalized."

Nduhungirehe arrived in India on Monday, participating in the 11th Raisina Dialogue as well as the 2nd India-Rwanda Joint Commission Meeting.

Earlier in January, Rwanda’s Ambassador to India, Jacqueline Mukangira, noted an increasing number of Gujaratis venturing into Rwanda due to the favorable investment climate which offers both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to local and foreign investors, and a strict stance on corruption.

During a conversation with IANS at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, the East African envoy remarked, "Rwanda and India share excellent bilateral relations, with numerous Indians, especially from Gujarat, establishing businesses in Rwanda. India stands as Rwanda's second-largest foreign investor and its second-largest trading partner."

She further elaborated that Rwanda imports pharmaceuticals, ICT machinery and equipment, as well as products like rice, textiles, and sugar—most of which can be sourced from Gujarat.

The MEA highlighted that the relationship between India and Rwanda has been amicable and has developed steadily over the years. Rwanda inaugurated its Mission in New Delhi in 1999, appointing its first resident Ambassador in 2001. India commenced its resident Mission in Kigali with the arrival of the High Commissioner on August 15, 2018.