Doha, November 20 (QNA) - HE Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar, Igor Marara Kayinamura, affirmed that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Rwanda is clear evidence of the strength of the solid and growing strategic partnership between the two countries.

In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency noted that this visit, which is HH the Amir's third visit to Rwanda, reflects a continuous and high-level commitment, and embodies the strength of the bilateral relations based on friendship and mutual trust between the two countries' leaderships, highlighting the mutual visits between HH the Amir and HE President of Rwanda as a confirmation.

His Excellency noted that the high-level dialogues between the two sides contributed to translating the mutual vision into tangible cooperation in various fields, expressing his confidence that this visit would constitute an additional incentive to strengthen the existing alliance, enhance economic and development partnerships, and open new horizons for cooperation in a way that achieves common prosperity for the Qatari and Rwandan peoples.

HE Rwandan Ambassador indicated that the visit will address several files that have witnessed remarkable development, most notably: the aviation sector, infrastructure, logistics, agriculture, food security, technology, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building programs that have provided quality opportunities for Rwandan youth.

The talks will also address expanding economic cooperation to include renewable energy and digital innovation, building on the strong foundation that has been built in recent years, he added, expressing optimism that a number of new agreements and memoranda of understanding could be signed during the visit, which supports the growing momentum in relations between the two countries. He described the development of relations as exceptional, noting that it reflects the political will and shared vision. 

His Excellency highlighted some of the memoranda of understanding and agreements signed between Qatar and Rwanda, the most important of which is the Bugesera International Airport project, which is one of the most prominent joint strategic projects, and will contribute to strengthening Rwanda's economic interdependence and making it a pivotal gateway to the East African region. 

Direct flights between the two countries have had a significant impact on stimulating passenger traffic and boosting the absorption capacity of high-value Rwandan exports such as coffee and horticultural products, he added. 

Cooperation also includes mechanisms for exchanging expertise in governance and combating corruption, along with knowledge-sharing programs, he said, stressing that what distinguishes bilateral relations is the alignment of values between the two countries, as both sides place paramount importance on good governance, human development, and stability, placing them at the forefront of their priorities. 

His Excellency said that Qatar's expertise in investment, finance and world-class infrastructure development is perfectly integrated with Rwanda's innovation- and reform-based economy, noting that there is a great potential to expand cooperation in areas such as Kigali Innovation City (KIC), which aims to establish Rwanda as a leading technology hub in Africa. 

He also affirmed that cooperation with Qatari investors in this field will support the development of digital infrastructure, data centers and technological services.

In regard to the tourism sector, His Excellency indicated that Rwanda has become a distinguished global destination for ecotourism, commending Qatar's expertise in developing hospitality and tourism facilities, in addition to the significant role played by Qatar Airways in supporting Rwanda's tourism vision. 

As for the energy sector, His Excellency stressed that Rwanda is seeking to enhance its clean energy capabilities, particularly in solar power, expressing his belief that Qatari investments can accelerate these projects, considering Qatar's emphasis on long-term and sustainable partnerships. 

He called for strengthening ties between the two peoples through increased trade, academic activities, cultural cooperation, and intensified tourism between Doha and Kigali. 

HE Ambassador Kayinamura emphasized that the high-level visits between the two countries reflect the priority both sides place on their growing partnership, noting that these visits are not merely symbolic, but also provide a platform to discuss strategic directions and explore new areas of cooperation, as well as convey a clear message to the people of both countries that there is a firm political will driving joint development. 

HE Ambassador of Rwanda to Qatar concluded his statements to QNA by pointing out that the personal relationship between the two countries' leaders creates an environment of mutual trust, which contributes to facilitating cooperation at various levels, whether between government institutions or through private sector partnerships. He also expressed his optimism about the future of bilateral relations, especially with the availability of a strong foundation that allows for expanding cooperation in sectors such as the digital economy, innovation, financial services, education, and healthcare, stressing that the two countries have great potential in these areas, and that deepening the partnership will bring mutual benefit. (QNA)