The joint press briefing followed a closed-door meeting between the two leaders and the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for trade and economic cooperation, as well as collaboration in green technologies, environmental engineering, geology, and energy efficiency.

The agreements were signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta and Andrzej Szejna, Polish Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Kagame acknowledged the positive outcomes of collaboration in education, citing the presence of Rwandan students in Polish universities. He emphasized the importance of developing the sectors covered by the signed agreements to enhance resilience in the face of global challenges.

“We have accomplished a lot together, the diplomatic presence in our respective countries will only serve to accelerate and solidify the good progress we are making,” he said.

President Duda, recognizing the hardworking societies of both countries, expressed Poland’s interest in credible partnerships with African nations that share common values.

He highlighted the deepening ties, especially with an increasing number of Rwandan youth studying in Poland, extending an invitation for interested Rwandans to enroll in military studies.

To streamline the implementation of agreements and ongoing economic projects, Kagame and Duda are set to engage in a roundtable discussion with Polish and Rwandan business leaders.

They aim to explore potential opportunities and address challenges, fostering further bilateral relations.

Both leaders expressed optimism about the forum, emphasizing its role in leveraging sector-specific opportunities in both countries. Rwanda, positioning itself as a gateway to Africa, anticipates utilizing Poland as a gateway to expanding and diversifying its export market into more European countries.

Diplomatically, both nations reciprocated by opening embassies, with Rwanda inaugurating its Embassy in Warsaw in 2021.

As part of his agenda, President Duda will pay respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and visit the School and Education Centre for Visually Impaired Children in Kibeho and the Polish Mining Company, LuNa Smelter in Kigali.

In related international engagement, Polish President Andrzej Duda’s visit to Rwanda follows stops in Kenya and precedes a visit to Tanzania. This aligns with Poland’s international mission initiated in 2017 to foster relations with African countries.

President Paul Kagame praised the strong ties between Rwanda and Poland during a joint press briefing on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

President Duda expressed Poland's interest in credible partnerships with African nations that share common values.

The agreements were signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta and Andrzej Szejna, Polish Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta and Andrzej Szejna, Polish Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exchanging documents after signing the agreement.

President Kagame and Polish counterpart during a joint press briefing on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Both leaders exiting the room in which the held closed-door meeting.