Eliminate all barriers to transportation in East Africa, EAC Partner States urged

Kigali: East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been called upon to eliminate all physical and non-physical barriers to transportation to enhance cross-border trade and economic growth in the region. Kenya’s Cabinet... Read more »

Rwanda, Korea establish a framework on Trade and Investment promotion

On the sidelines of Korea-Africa Summit 2024 in Seoul, Korea, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta and CHEONG Inkyo, Korea’s Minister for Trade, signed a MoU on establishing a framework on Trade... Read more »

Minister of Trade, Ngabitsinze receive World Bank Country Manager

This morning, Minister of Trade and Industry Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze received Mr. Sahr Kpundeh, the Country Manager for World Bank Rwanda, who paid him a courtesy visit.  Minister Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze and Mr.... Read more »

Dubai International Chamber organises trade mission to East Africa as part of ‘New Horizons’ initiative

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has completed preparations to embark on a dedicated trade mission to East Africa in November. The chamber... Read more »

Minister Biruta attended the Australia-Rwanda Trade and Investment Council virtual meeting

This morning, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta attended the Australia-Rwanda Trade and Investment Council virtual meeting. He elaborated on the investment climate and the opportunities for Australian-based businesses to Invest in... Read more »

China to strengthen cooperation with EAC in capacity building and trade

Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania and the EAC, Chen Mingjian(Left)  The People’s Republic of China has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the East African Community (EAC) in capacity building, trade, infrastructure development and other... Read more »

2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting Paves the Way for an Inclusive and Sustainable Digital Transition

The 2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting concluded today with a strong emphasis on cooperation for resilient, inclusive, green and digital economies. Building upon the initiatives agreed upon by Commonwealth Heads of Government... Read more »

Minister of Trade Ngabitsinze received Italian Tanners Association

Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze received a delegation from the Italian Tanners Association.  Their exchanges focused on exploring opportunities for establishing a tannery park and developing the leather... Read more »

President Kagame received ITC Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton

President Kagame met with  Pamela Coke-Hamilton at his office Today at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and her delegation. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame... Read more »

Rwanda Economic Update: Boosting Exports through Technology, Innovation and Trade in Services

After a strong economic recovery last year, Rwandan GDP growth is expected to be moderate in 2022 due, in part, to the effects of the Russia/Ukrainian conflict and the persistent risk of... Read more »