Rwanda and Egypt Forge Stronger Ties with New Logistics Zone Agreement
Rwanda and Egypt have agreed to establish an Egyptian logistics zone in Rwanda, aiming to enhance trade, and investment, and strengthen their bilateral ties.
The agreement came during a meeting between Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, in Kigali on Monday, August 12.
Egypt’s logistics zone near Rwanda’s border will facilitate easier access for Egyptian companies to the Rwandan market. Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s commitment to aiding Rwanda in crucial sectors like water resource management and healthcare and praised Rwanda’s allocation of a logistics zone for Egypt.
The meeting discussed the progress of the Magdi Yacoub Rwanda-Egypt Heart Center, which is set to become a regional hub for healthcare services in central and eastern Africa.
Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s eagerness to activate the African Medicines Agency and utilize Egyptian pharmaceutical sector expertise to support its administrative structure.
He discussed Egypt’s stance on regional issues, including the Gaza conflict, Sudan and Libya crises, efforts for a ceasefire, cooperation among Nile Basin countries, and interest in the Horn of Africa region.
Amb Nduhungirehe emphasized the strong ties between the two nations, highlighting areas of bilateral cooperation in culture, education, health, technology, and sports.
He stressed the significance of boosting investments and trade between Egypt and Rwanda, citing the signing of several memoranda of understanding in various sectors.
The meeting marked the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Egypt and Rwanda in the transportation sector, attended by the Rwandan Minister of Infrastructure and the Secretary General of Rwandan Intelligence.
The two countries already have bilateral cooperation in terms of building the capacity of soldiers and security personnel. Rwandan soldiers are sent to this country for various trainings.
