This afternoon, the leadership of the Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS) had the honor of welcoming H.E. Ms. Hanan AbdelAziz Elsaid Shahin, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Rwanda, for a courtesy visit aimed at reinforcing sports diplomacy between the two nations.
The meeting provided a valuable platform for constructive dialogue on strengthening bilateral cooperation in sports and exploring new partnership opportunities that can contribute to sustainable sports development.
Both sides highlighted the power of sport as a tool for youth empowerment, social cohesion, and international cooperation.
Discussions centered on potential areas of collaboration, including capacity building, talent development, exchange programs, and institutional partnerships between Rwanda and Egypt.
The engagement reflected a shared commitment to leveraging sports as a driver of national development and people-to-people relations.
The visit reaffirmed the strong and growing relationship between Rwanda and Egypt, while opening new avenues for collaboration that align with Rwanda’s vision of transforming sports into a professional, inclusive, and economically viable sector.
Key Benefits of the Meeting
Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation: Strengthened diplomatic and institutional ties between Rwanda and Egypt through sports.
Knowledge and Skills Exchange: Opportunities for technical cooperation, training, and sharing best practices in sports development.
Youth and Talent Development: Potential programs to support young athletes and sports professionals.
International Exposure: Increased opportunities for joint events, exchanges, and international sports engagement.
Sustainable Sports Growth: Partnerships that can contribute to infrastructure development, sports management, and professionalization of the sector.
The courtesy visit marked an important step toward deepening sports collaboration and underscored the role of sports as a bridge for friendship, development, and mutual prosperity between Rwanda and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
