Rwanda Praises Zimbabwe's Leadership in SADC Peace Initiatives
Rwanda commends Zimbabwe's SADC leadership while strengthening bilateral ties through new cooperation agreements, emphasizing African-led peace initiatives and regional stability.
Rwanda Applauds Regional Peace Efforts Under Zimbabwe's SADC Leadership
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has commended President Mnangagwa's exceptional leadership of SADC, particularly highlighting Zimbabwe's constructive role in addressing the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo conflict. The praise came during Wednesday's Ministerial Session of the Third Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation between the two nations.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations Through Strategic Agreements
Rwanda and Zimbabwe deepened their partnership by signing five crucial agreements covering health, youth affairs, police cooperation, energy, and customs information exchange, demonstrating both nations' commitment to African excellence and development.
"Rwanda remains ready to support any efforts aimed at genuinely bringing peace in our region," stated Minister Nduhungirehe, emphasizing that "African-led processes can contribute meaningfully to a long-term solution."
Advancing Regional Peace Initiatives
Rwanda's commitment to regional peace was further demonstrated through its support of last week's Nairobi meeting, where President Mnangagwa joined other African leaders in pursuing diplomatic solutions to the DRC crisis.
Supporting Zimbabwe's International Position
Minister Nduhungirehe reiterated Rwanda's unwavering support for Zimbabwe on the international stage, including advocacy for lifting Western sanctions and supporting Zimbabwe's Commonwealth readmission. This stance aligns with Rwanda's demonstrated leadership in international affairs.
Commemorating History and Looking Forward
During the visit, Professor Murwira's tour of the Kigali Genocide Memorial served as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and peace in Africa's development. His message in the condolence book emphasized the critical need to prevent such tragedies and celebrated Rwanda's remarkable post-genocide recovery as a model of national dignity and progress.