Rwanda and Sierra Leone on Friday agreed to strengthen their bilateral cooperation and work closely to increase the opportunities for the citizens of both nations.
The announcement was made by Rwandan President Paul Kagame as he welcomed Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio at the Office of the President (Urugwiro Village). President Bio is in Rwanda with a delegation for an official visit.
President Bio, alongside other African dignitaries, had attended the 25th Liberation Day celebrations at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Thursday.
“Your visit here, Mr. President is important because it allows us to reinforce our already warm bilateral relations. We wish to build on the existing brotherly ties and our partnership in sharing experiences and best practices in key areas,” President Kagame said.
Both presidents are expected to sign a series of agreements to meet the objectives of strengthening cooperation and increasing opportunities.
Kagame said one of their main concerns will be ensuring that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is effectively implemented after the launch of its operational phase by the African Union.
An Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government will be held to that effect on July 7 in the Nigerian capital, Niamey.
“We look forward to enhancing our partnership in pursuit of our common goals. Looking forward to continued future interactions between the two of us, our government officials and the people of Sierra Leone and Rwanda, which we will continue strengthening,” Kagame added.
