On Friday, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, engaged in a key phone conversation aimed at advancing the bilateral relationship between their nations. The call focused on deepening cooperation in economic, cultural, judicial, and defense sectors, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening ties.
Minister Nduhungirehe expressed Rwanda’s appreciation for the renewed momentum in bilateral relations under French President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership. “Rwanda appreciates the new impetus that President Macron gave to Rwanda-France relationship,” he said, adding, “We enjoy a good economic, judicial, cultural, and defense cooperation, and we appreciate the support of France at the UN and the EU, especially for the support of our troops in Cabo Delgado.”
During the call, the ministers also discussed critical regional security issues, including the situation in Eastern DRC, the progress of the Luanda process, and Rwanda’s ongoing intervention in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. Since 2021, Rwandan forces have been actively involved in stabilizing the conflict-affected region, with France providing essential support for these peacekeeping efforts.
Minister Barrot acknowledged the importance of Rwanda’s role in promoting regional security and reiterated France’s commitment to supporting these initiatives, particularly in Mozambique, where both countries are aligned in their efforts to restore peace and stability.
The conversation underscores the strengthening of Rwanda-France relations, signaling a renewed phase of cooperation and partnership. Both ministers emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration to achieve shared goals, particularly in addressing regional and global challenges.
