Rwanda and Botswana will strengthen their commitment to bilateral trade and investment during the state visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, scheduled for May 6–7, 2026, at the invitation of his counterpart, Duma Gideon Boko.
The visit is a strategic step to boost economic relations between the two countries, with a focus on creating investment opportunities and strengthening the private sector.
According to the Rwandan presidency, prior to the visit, the Second Session of the Botswana–Rwanda Joint Permanent Cooperation Commission (JPCC) will take place on May 4 and 5, aimed at aligning priorities and preparing for the signing of new agreements.
During the visit, the two heads of state are expected to address key areas for economic development, such as e-commerce, tourism, animal vaccine production, transport connectivity, and the diamond value chain.
Officials also state that a visit by Paul Kagame to the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) is planned, signaling interest in deepening cooperation in the mining and industrial sectors.
During the visit, several legal instruments are expected to be signed, including trade and investment cooperation agreements, a memorandum of understanding between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), as well as an agreement to avoid double taxation.
These initiatives aim to improve the business environment, attract investment, and strengthen economic integration between the two countries, thereby consolidating a partnership focused on tangible results in economic development.
Prior to the visit, the Second Session of the Botswana–Rwanda Joint Permanent Cooperation Commission (JPCC) will take place on May 4 and 5, with the aim of aligning priorities and preparing for the signing of new agreements.
Source: Correio da Kianda
