Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, held talks with his Djiboutian counterpart, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, focusing on strengthening relations between the two countries.
The two ministers also discussed expanding cooperation in areas that would bring mutual benefits to both nations.
During the visit, Minister Nduhungirehe is expected to meet Djibouti’s President and deliver a special message from Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame.
Rwanda and Djibouti have maintained strong diplomatic relations for many years. Through a joint ministerial-level commission, the two countries regularly meet to assess opportunities to deepen their partnership.
In November 2025, the two nations signed nine cooperation agreements through this commission, covering sectors such as sports, health, family development, and diplomatic training.
Rwanda and Djibouti had previously concluded other agreements aimed at promoting trade, air transport, technology cooperation, investment protection, and visa-free travel for diplomats.
As part of their growing partnership, Djibouti allocated Rwanda 60 hectares of land, including areas near its port and within a designated commercial zone. In return, Rwanda granted Djibouti 10 hectares of land in the Masoro Industrial Zone.
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