Kagame to host leaders from Mozambique, China and India

KIGALI, 20 July. - (ANA) - President Paul Kagame of Rwanda will in the next five days host three successive state visits, the Presidency has announced.

President Kagame will host leaders from Mozambique, China and India to discuss bilateral investment and mutual partnerships.

“These important events will serve to celebrate and deepen the close ties that exist between Rwanda and these three friendly nations,” the presidency said.

The talks will also focus on African Union issues, which President Kagame chairs.

Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi on Thursday arrived in Kigali for a three-day State visit.

China’s Xi Jinping will arrive on Sunday and leave on Monday. It will be the first time ever a Chinese leader is visiting Rwanda.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also on his first visit to the country, will land on Monday and depart on Tuesday.

President Nyusi kick-started his visit with a tour of the Kigali Special Economic Zone, including the recently launched Volkswagen assembly plant.

He is expected to hold a joint press conference with President Kagame before his departure.

National carrier, RwandAir, is also expected to commence flights to Maputo in the “nearest future,” according to the presidency.  - (ANA) -

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