The President also welcomed Ambassador Nadeska Imara Cuthbert Carlson of Nicaragua, High Commissioner Savvas Vladimirou of Cyprus, Ambassador Patricio Alberto Aguirre Vacchieri of Chile, Ambassador Jeanne Crauser of Luxembourg, Ambassador Mirko Giulietti of Switzerland, Ambassador Sahak Sargsyan of Armenia, and High Commissioner Jenny Isabella Da Rin of Australia.
After presenting credentials, High Commissioner Lincoln G. Downer of Jamaica, based in Abuja, Nigeria, expressed his commitment to deepening the already strong bilateral ties between Rwanda and Jamaica.
Both countries have maintained close relations for 26 years, collaborating at the United Nations, within the Caribbean and Pacific States, and the Commonwealth. Cooperation spans justice, tourism, technology, and digitization, with further expansion expected in defense and the medical industry.
Reflecting on exchanges of visits between the two nations’ leaders, Downer highlighted his role in further strengthening their partnership.
"My job is to reiterate and expand our relationship with Rwanda," he noted. In 2022, President Kagame visited Jamaica during the country’s 60th anniversary of independence, and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness visited Rwanda the same year.
Ambassador Nadeska Imara Cuthbert Carlson of Nicaragua also emphasized her role in strengthening bilateral ties. She highlighted the shared resilience of both countries, which have overcome challenging periods on their paths to development.
"We are both on the road to development, and our first priority is our people," she said, stressing the importance of continued cooperation in agriculture, education, and international forums.
Sweden’s Ambassador Dag Sjöögren underscored Rwanda as a valued partner, with both nations sharing significant interests in digitalization, climate adaptation, and green transitions, as well as the broader health sector.
“We look forward to continuing to boost the already very good cooperation between our two countries,” he stated.
As Luxembourg’s first Ambassador to Rwanda, Jeanne Crauser emphasized the longstanding partnership between the two countries, especially in healthcare, rural development, and vocational education.
Luxembourg has supported Rwanda since 1989, and recently signed an agreement worth 12 million euros (approximately 16.7 billion Rwandan Francs) to address climate change challenges.
Crauser also welcomed the appointment of Rwanda’s ambassador to Luxembourg, considering it the beginning of even stronger relations.
Ambassador Sahak Sargsyan of Armenia, the first Armenian Ambassador to Rwanda, outlined the countries’ 20-year diplomatic relationship.
He announced plans to establish a STEM-focused laboratory for students aged 18 and under in Kigali, helping them develop skills before entering university and the workforce.
Ambassador Sahak also mentioned collaborations with the FAST Foundation, an Armenian science and technology organization which wants to share expertise and knowledge with Generation AI initiative in Rwanda.
Meanwhile, High Commissioner Ernest Yaw Amporful of Ghana discussed the thriving trade relations between Ghana and Rwanda and reiterated his commitment to reinforcing these ties, especially by promoting opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs.
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