“President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame will make a Working Visit to Singapore from 18 to 23 September 2024. As fellow members of the Forum of Small States (FOSS), Singapore and Rwanda work closely together to advance the interests of small nations and strengthen the multilateral system,” the statement reads.

This will be President Kagame’s fourth visit to Singapore, following his last visit in September 2022.

During the trip, President Kagame is scheduled to meet with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who also serves as Minister for Finance. He will be hosted to a meal by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Rwanda and Singapore enjoy strong bilateral ties, collaborating in areas such as investment, trade, education, rule of law, technology, and air transport services.

Both nations are members of FOSS, an organization established in 1992 by Singapore, which comprises small nations working together to address global challenges and promote development.

The relationship between Rwanda and Singapore has been bolstered by frequent high-level visits. In 2022, Singapore’s then Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, visited Rwanda, marking his first trip to both Rwanda and Africa.

The Senior Minister, who will host President Kagame, is the son of Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, renowned for leading the country’s transformation from a part of Malaysia to an independent, prosperous nation.

Singapore is one of the wealthiest countries globally. In 2023, its gross domestic product (GDP) reached $501 billion, a significant increase from just $0.70 billion in 1960. Its per capita GDP in 2023 stood at $84,600.

President Kagame is expected to visit Singapore where he will meet dignitaries including former Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong.