Rwanda and Oman Sign Agreements to Deepen Strategic Economic Ties

Rwanda and the Sultanate of Oman have signed a series of landmark cooperation agreements aimed at removing barriers to movement, expanding trade and investment, and strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries.

The agreements were signed on Tuesday as part of President Paul Kagame’s official visit to Oman, which began on Monday, September 7, 2026, marking a significant step in efforts to deepen bilateral relations and unlock new areas of cooperation.

Among the agreements is a visa-exemption arrangement covering holders of diplomatic, special and service passports from both countries. The measure is expected to facilitate official travel and strengthen people-to-people and institutional exchanges between Rwanda and Oman.

The two sides also reached agreements on political consultations, labour cooperation, the avoidance of double taxation, trade and investment promotion, creating a broader framework for stronger economic engagement and closer coordination between the two governments.

The cooperation extends beyond diplomacy and taxation, with both countries also committing to work together in freight transportation, the development of dry ports and logistics value chains, as well as the advancement of agriculture.

The focus on transport and logistics is particularly significant as Rwanda continues to pursue stronger regional and international trade connections, while Oman’s strategic position offers opportunities for expanded access to markets and improved movement of goods.

Agriculture also features prominently in the new cooperation framework, opening room for knowledge exchange, investment and partnerships aimed at strengthening agricultural production and related value chains.

The agreements underline a shared commitment by Rwanda and Oman to move bilateral relations beyond traditional diplomatic engagement toward practical economic partnerships capable of generating investment, trade opportunities and stronger institutional cooperation.

President Kagame’s visit therefore comes at a time when Rwanda is seeking to diversify economic partnerships and attract investment, while strengthening its links with countries positioned to support trade, logistics and wider economic transformation.

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