The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, accompanied by President Kagame visited the Akagera Park on his 2nd day of tour of Rwanda. The two leaders visited Akagera Park, home to the Big Five animals, as part of the Emir’s three day state visit to Rwanda.
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad said that he had every hope that his visit will beneficial following fruitful exchanges with President Kagame to further strengthen relations between Qatar and Rwanda.
The Qatar leader expressed gratitude to his host for the welcome he received.
President Kagame held a Tête-à-Tête with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday before the two leaders witnessed the signing of four agreements in the sectors of culture, sports, tourism and business events and aviation travel and logistics. The Emir was treated to a State Dinner as they concluded the day.
Previously, the two countries have signed bilateral agreements on Air Services, Investments as well as a Memorandum of Understanding on Economic, Commercial, and Technical Cooperation when President Kagame visited Qatar last November.
Bilateral ties were established in May 2017 through the two countries’ Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York. Qatar is accredited to Rwanda through its mission in Dar es Salaam, while Rwanda is accredited to the Gulf state through its mission in the United Arab Emirates.
