Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Executive Jean-Guy Afrika on Monday led a high-level Rwandan delegation to the first-ever Egypt–Rwanda Business Forum, a meeting aimed at boosting trade and attracting fresh investment between the two countries.
The forum brought together senior government officials, investors and business leaders from Rwanda and Egypt to explore opportunities for long-term economic partnerships.
Discussions highlighted key sectors with strong growth potential, including agro-processing, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, health and pharmaceuticals, construction and real estate, and mining.
Organisers said the gathering was designed to encourage investment inflows, promote technology transfer and knowledge sharing, and create sustainable business linkages that can expand market access across Africa and beyond.
Afrika urged Egyptian investors to look closely at Rwanda’s business-friendly environment and strategic location.
“Rwanda offers a stable and competitive investment climate,” he said. “We invite Egyptian companies to explore our diverse opportunities and consider Rwanda both as an investment hub and as a gateway to wider regional markets.”
Officials from both sides described the forum as a starting point for deeper economic cooperation, with follow-up initiatives planned to turn the discussions into concrete projects.
