BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 31.The President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, will participate in the upcoming 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, said Charles Kayonga, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda, as he presented his credentials to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev.
Charles Kayonga conveyed greetings from Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, to the head of state, mentioning that the President of his country is eagerly looking forward to participating in COP29. The ambassador emphasized that the President of Rwanda expressed that he attaches great importance to relations with Azerbaijan and noted that, despite the geographical distance between the two countries, there are significant opportunities for cooperation.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude for the greetings and kind words, asking Charles Kayonga to communicate his regards to the President of Rwanda.
Appreciating the sentiments expressed by the President of Azerbaijan regarding bilateral relations, the ambassador stated that he would spare no effort to expand bilateral bonds.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, humanitarian affairs, science, and education.