His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir of Qatar is in Rwanda for a three-day state visit which he started yesterday. He was welcomed by President

Kagame upon arrival at Kanombe International Airport.

After welcoming him, they both witnessed the signing of 4 agreements in sectors of culture, sports, tourism and business events and aviation travel and logistics which ended with a State Dinner at Kigali Convention Centre.

Signed agreements follow existing ones signed in Doha, Qatar when president Kagame visited the country previously.

These include air service transport services, promoting and protecting joint investment and cooperation in trade and technical areas among others.

In May 2017, Rwanda and Qatar signed agreements in diplomatic cooperation. Qatar Airways aircrafts conduct flights from Doha to Kigali among other destinations including Dubai.

On 26th May 2015, both countries signed cooperation agreements to fight against drug abuse on the sidelines of Qatar International Anti-Drug Forum held in Doha.