The Second India-Rwanda Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) were held in New Delhi on 05 December 2024.
The Indian side was led by Shri Mayank Singh, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi and the Rwandan side was led by Mr. Virgile Rwanyagatare, Director General (Asia, Pacific and Middle East Affairs), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Government of Rwanda.
The second India-Rwanda FOC provided an opportunity to review action points of the First India-Rwanda FOC held in Kigali on 03 May 2018. Both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, including political, trade & investment, defence, energy, agriculture, health, education, digital platforms, Lines of Credit, human resource development & capacity building initiatives, cultural & youth exchanges and people-to-people contacts. Cooperation in new areas such as space, critical & emerging technologies, cyber security, Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and mining were also discussed.
India reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Rwanda on all aspects of their strategic partnership. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest, including cooperation at the United Nations and other international organizations. (End)