Prime Minister Dr Justin Nsengiyumva is attending the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on behalf of President Paul Kagame, as African and Russian leaders discuss trade, investment, technology and other areas of cooperation.
Nsengiyumva arrived in Moscow on Tuesday, October 27, ahead of the two-day summit taking place from October 28 to 29.
The gathering is co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who currently chairs the African Union.
According to Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov, 48 African countries confirmed their participation, including 22 represented by their heads of state.
The summit focuses on strengthening political and economic relations between Russia and African countries, with discussions covering trade, investment, science, technology and humanitarian cooperation.
Rwanda’s participation comes as the country seeks to expand its cooperation with Russia in sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, investment and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Ahead of the summit, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Russia, Maj. Gen. Joseph Nzabamwita, highlighted opportunities for deeper cooperation in science, technology, security and tourism.
He also identified mining, fertiliser production and sports infrastructure as potential areas for Russian investment in Rwanda.
The two countries have established partnerships in several sectors. In May 2026, they signed a healthcare cooperation agreement covering medical research, professional training, healthcare services and nuclear medicine.
Rwanda and Russia are also cooperating in nuclear technology, with Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom supporting Rwanda’s plans to develop a small modular nuclear reactor in the early 2030s.
Education remains another area of cooperation, with Rwanda seeking additional opportunities for its students to pursue studies at Russian universities, particularly in healthcare, information technology and agriculture.
The two countries are also preparing agreements to establish a joint commission on social, economic and political cooperation, alongside other arrangements intended to strengthen their bilateral relations.
The proposed commission would provide a framework for advancing joint initiatives and investment opportunities as Rwanda and Russia seek to translate their existing partnership into practical cooperation.
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