With the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will provide $ 200 million to Rwanda

India Granted 200 Million Lines of Credit to Rwanda Paul Kagame and Discussed Measures to Strengthen Bilateral Strategic Links by Strengthening Cooperation in the Defense, Trade Sectors and agriculture.

After the individual talks with President Kagame, Indian Prime Minister Modi Country, announced that India will soon open its mission to Rwanda.

"We are going to open a high commission in Rwanda, which will not only establish communication between our respective governments, but also consular facilities, passports, visas" PM Modi said at the time. A joint press statement

He noted that relations between India and Rwanda have withstood the test of time.

"It is a matter of honor for us that India be with Rwa Prime Minister said that India would continue to support the development of Rwanda.

Besides the one-to-one meeting, the two leaders also participated in negotiations at the level of delegations to strengthen the partnership in trade and investment.

The two countries signed cooperation agreements in the fields defense, trade, agriculture and animal resources.

They agreed on cooperation in strengthening defense capabilities, industry, science and

India has granted two lines of credit – one of $ 100 million for the development of industrial parks and Kigali special economic zone in Rwanda and another $ 100 million for the development of industrial parks. collaboration in the fields of leather and related, dairy cooperation, agricultural research and educational collaborations between the Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB) and the Indian Council of Agriculture.

President Kagame said in his address that Prime Minister Modi's visit represents a milestone between the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and Rwanda. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Rwanda on Monday night during the first leg of his Africa tour as part of India's drive to raise awareness of the resource-rich continent shortly after Chinese President Xi's visit. Jinping in Kigali

. The Prime Minister's plane landed at Kigali International Airport where he was received by President Kagame. He received a red carpet at the airport

"A historic visit begins with a special gesture: President @PaulKagame personally greeted Prime Minister @narendramodi in Rwanda," tweeted the prime minister's office.

The visit to Rwanda – one of the fastest growing economies in Africa – takes on all its importance as it could strengthen India's strategic ties with this country.

"A special gesture from a close friend and strategic partner The President @PaulKagame at #Kigali International Airport during the first leg of his tour in three countries: the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Rwanda, "said Foreign Ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar

. business leaders and Indian communities.

Today, Prime Minister Modi will visit the Genocide Memorial and attend an event on "Girinka" (one cow per family), a national social protection program initiated by Rwanda.