President Paul Kagame held talks with a visiting delegation of members of the United States Congress on Thursday, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in key sectors including health, energy and investment.
The meeting took place at Village Urugwiro, the Office of the President, where he received the delegation led by Congressman Brett Guthrie, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency on July 30, the discussions also reviewed Rwanda’s development journey and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties in areas of mutual interest.
The visiting delegation included Representatives Troy Carter, Morgan Griffith, Russ Fulcher, Jay Obernolte, Cliff Bentz, Craig Goldman and Julie Fedorchak.
The visit comes as Rwanda and the United States continue to maintain cooperation across a range of sectors, including health, education, economic development and investment. The two countries have also worked together on development programmes supported through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other initiatives.
The Presidency said the talks underscored the shared interest of both countries in broadening collaboration in sectors that contribute to economic growth and national development. Health, energy and investment were among the priority areas highlighted during the meeting.
No additional details were released on the outcomes of the discussions or whether any agreements were reached during the delegation’s visit.
