The meeting took place on June 6, 2026, during an engagement in Dakar, where the RPF-Inkotanyi delegation was received by PASTEF leadership.

Amb. Bazivamo delivered a congratulatory message from the Chairman of FPR-Inkotanyi and President of the Republic, Paul Kagame, to PASTEF on the occasion of its first National Congress. He also expressed appreciation for the invitation extended to RPF-Inkotanyi to take part in the historic gathering.

The two leaders exchanged views on a range of issues of mutual interest, with emphasis on advancing party-to-party cooperation and consolidating the strong bilateral relationship between Rwanda and Senegal.

During his address at the congress, Amb. Bazivamo highlighted shared values between PASTEF and FPR-Inkotanyi, including patriotism, national sovereignty, integrity, good governance, unity, and African self-determination.

He reaffirmed FPR-Inkotanyi’s commitment to continued engagement with PASTEF, noting that exchanges of experience, political dialogue, and shared ideas would contribute to strengthening governance capacity and advancing sustainable development in both countries and across Africa.

He also extended an invitation to the PASTEF leadership to visit Rwanda in the near future.

During his visit, the Secretary General of RPF-Inkotanyi, Amb. Christophe Bazivamo, met with Rwandans living in Senegal. In his remarks, Amb. Bazivamo thanked them for their contribution to the country’s development and outlined key national development policies.

He also urged them to remain united as Rwandans and to strive for development in their respective activities.

Amb. Bazivamo was accompanied by Senators Bibiane Mbaye Gahamanyi and Dr. Charles Murigande.