External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar who is on his first
visit to Kigali to attend the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government
Meeting (CHOGM) described Rwanda as the most progressive,
business-friendly, and socially inclusive societies.
Speaking at an event in Kigali on Thursday, the EAM highlighted the
strong ties between the two nations at a community reception.
“Rwanda, today is the most progressive, one of the most business-friendly, one of the most socially inclusive societies. When we look at Africa, India counts Rwanda as an important friend,” he said.
Highlighting the strengthened ties between the two nations, he said that India’s relationship with Rwanda has grown over the years, and the existence of several developmental projects in Rwanda describes the profound friendship between the two countries.
“Rwanda, today is the most progressive, one of the most business-friendly, one of the most socially inclusive societies,” he said, underlining that India counts Rwanda as an important friend.
Speaking about the progress of India, he not only appreciated the Indian diaspora residing in the African nation for their massive contribution to the India-Rwanda relationship but also spoke at length about how Indians inhabiting Kigali are crucial to keeping the flag of India flying and shaping India’s relations with the African country.
Taking to Twitter, he tweeted, “Good to interact with the Indian community in Kigali. Spoke to them about progress in India. Appreciated their contribution to the India-Rwanda relationship.”