The first China-Rwanda Business-to-business event was successfully held in Kigali. Around 60 companies from Rwanda and China sent participants to the event.
Mr. Wang Xuekun, Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda, Mr. Aimable Kimenyi, Vice Chairperson of the Rwanda Private Sector Federation, Mr. Theoneste Higaniro, Chairman of the Rwanda China Alumni Organization, representatives of Chinese Business Chamber attended the event, among others.
In his remarks, Amb. Wang Xuekun said that in September President Xi Jinping and President Paul Kagame jointly announced the elevation of China-Rwanda relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, which provided important guidance for deepening bilateral exchanges. This B2B event aims to provide a platform for Chinese companies and local Rwandan companies to connect and exchange, enhancing the cooperation.
Mr. Aimable Kimenyi appreciated China’s long-term support for Rwanda’s national development, and commended the event for its role in enhancing exchanges and creating opportunities for the business communities of the two countries. He encouraged the participating companies to seize opportunities and deepen cooperation.
Companies from China and Rwanda actively introduced their products and services to each other, communicated with each other, trying to find partners and set up supply channels. Representatives said that this event is a good start, hoping it could be expanded to a B2B event covering wider scope and attracting more people. (End)