Rwanda: Kagame Hails 'Brotherly' Ties With Tanzania, Pledges Deeper Cooperation
The two presidents said they will speed up trade, transport and customs reforms as Tanzania handles about 70% of Rwanda’s maritime cargo, officials said.
- On Sunday, May 3, President Paul Kagame visited Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a one-day working visit with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to strengthen bilateral trade, infrastructure, and regional cooperation.
- Tanzania serves as a critical gateway for landlocked Rwanda, facilitating around 70 per cent of its maritime cargo through the Port of Dar es Salaam and the Central Corridor trade route.
- According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry's 2024/25 report, Rwanda imported goods worth $709 million from Tanzania, representing more than 10 per cent of its total import bill.
- To manage growing business volumes, Suluhu and Kagame agreed to accelerate cooperation by removing non-tariff barriers and investing in transportation, energy, and security.
- Beyond trade, Rwanda intends to recognize Tanzanian citizens who demonstrated heroism during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, while prioritizing the East African Community's development agenda.
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Rwanda: Kagame Hails 'Brotherly' Ties With Tanzania, Pledges Deeper Cooperation
President Paul Kagame has described relations between Rwanda and Tanzania as "brotherly," reaffirming commitment to deepen cooperation across key sectors including trade, investment, and infrastructure.
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Tanzania, Rwanda to deepen economic and infrastructure cooperation
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Kagame’s Tanzania visit underscores strategic weight of bilateral ties
President Paul Kagame’s one-day working visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday, May 3, has underscored the growing strategic importance of Rwanda–Tanzania relations, reinforcing a partnership that has become central to regional trade, logistics, and economic integration in East Africa. The visit, during which Kagame held a tête-à-tête meeting with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan followed by a joint press conference, comes at a time …
While Rwanda Exalts Tanzania, Burundi Veils Its Face in Shame
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