The Saudi Arabian Minister of State for African Affairs, Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Kattan, visiting Rwanda today met with the Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations and signed a General Cooperation Agreement.
Rwanda and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed cordial relations and cooperation in different areas since 2006. In 2018, both countries signed the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Saudi Arabia was among Rwanda’s top 10 import markets last year with imports valued at US$5,83$ million in December 2020 from US$6,50$ in 2019.