Senegal and Rwanda have signed 11 agreements covering various sectors as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation between the two countries.
The agreements were signed following the first session of the Senegal-Rwanda Joint Commission, held in Kigali, according to the Senegalese Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs.
The Senegalese delegation was led by Cheikh Niang, Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad.
The meeting provided an opportunity for officials from both countries to review the state of bilateral cooperation, assess existing partnerships and identify new areas for collaboration between Dakar and Kigali.
According to the ministry, the signing of the 11 agreements reflects the two countries’ “shared desire to consolidate” their partnership and strengthen cooperation across various fields.
The joint commission is expected to provide a framework for deepening diplomatic and economic ties while creating opportunities for collaboration between public institutions and private sector stakeholders in both countries.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Niang participated in the Rwanda-Senegal Business and Investment Forum, organised in partnership with the Senegalese Agency for the Promotion of Investments and Major Works (APIX) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
The forum brought together public and private sector representatives from Senegal and Rwanda to explore opportunities for trade expansion, investment promotion and the development of strategic partnerships.
It also provided a platform for business leaders from both countries to establish contacts, exchange ideas and identify potential areas of cooperation across several sectors.
Through networking sessions and business engagements, participants explored ways to strengthen commercial relations and encourage investment flows between the two economies.
The involvement of APIX and RDB underscored the importance both countries attach to promoting private sector participation in bilateral cooperation and creating an enabling environment for businesses to pursue cross-border opportunities.
The first session of the Senegal-Rwanda Joint Commission marks a new phase in efforts to strengthen relations between Dakar and Kigali, with both countries seeking to translate diplomatic engagement into practical economic partnerships.
The signing of the 11 agreements and the accompanying business forum highlight their commitment to expanding cooperation through institutional engagement, trade and investment.
