This comes after the recent opening of its embassies in Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The Embassy of Ukraine in Rwanda is scheduled to open officially on the 18th of May, 2024.

The decision to open its Embassy in Rwanda was made following a visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, to Rwanda in May 2023, where he expressed his country’s desire to establish its embassy in Kigali.

During his visit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta, held discussions with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, and they reached agreements regarding bilateral political cooperation.

At that time, President Paul Kagame also conveyed a message to his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Following this development, Dmytro Kuleba announced that Liberia, Kenya, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, and Rwanda are new partners of his country, expressing great optimism for future collaborations.

In 2022, President Zelensky stated Ukraine’s intention to expand its presence to at least 30 African countries to strengthen relations after years of neglect and underestimation.

President Paul Kagame, during his attendance at the Davos World Economic Forum in January 2024, held discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky on matters concerning their respective countries and the quest for conflict resolution.

Ukraine has been embroiled in a conflict with Russia for the past two decades, with various implications on global markets, particularly in the oil sector, affecting prices and supplies.

Dr. Vincent Biruta speaks with his counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba.

President Kagame held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Zelensky in Davos.