According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Yasutaka Nakasone held a meeting of about 30 minutes on October 26 with the CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, who was in Japan. This was the CEO's first visit to Japan.
State Minister Nakasone welcomed the CEO's first visit, as well as the active visits to Japan by Rwandan dignitaries in recent years. The State Minister then said that, looking toward next year's 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Japan hoped to further develop the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, including in the economic field. The State Minister also asked for cooperation with the public-private joint mission scheduled to be sent to Rwanda next January, and pointed out the importance of building a fair and highly predictable business environment.
In response, the CEO expressed gratitude for Japan's long-standing support across a wide range of fields. The CEO also said Rwanda would cooperate toward the success of the public-private joint mission and would actively work on improving the business environment and developing human resources.
Key points
- Ahead of next year's 65th anniversary of Japan–Rwanda diplomatic relations, both sides confirmed their wish to further deepen friendship and cooperation
- The Rwandan side expressed gratitude for Japan's long-standing support in many fields
- A public-private joint mission to Rwanda is planned for next January, and efforts in human resource development were also mentioned
Why This News Deserves Attention
With a milestone 65th anniversary approaching, this meeting offers a glimpse of how relations between Japan and Rwanda may grow. The Rwandan side's thanks for Japan's long-standing support reflects the cooperation the two countries have built up over the years.
The meeting also touched on human resource development. We can look forward to cooperation rooted in people-to-people ties growing further as next year's anniversary approaches.
Staff comments
Minato AobaResearch
“This was the Rwanda Development Board CEO's first visit to Japan, and next year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. What caught my attention was that the talks touched not only on the economy but also on human resource development.”
Sophie HiroseWriting and translation
“Like Aoba, I was drawn to the point about human resource development. It was also moving to hear thanks for Japan's long-standing support. I think ties between people will shape the future of the relationship between the two countries.”
Mako JozenjiProofreading and verification
“Listening to you both, I felt how important it is to look again at a relationship ahead of a milestone. Even with a faraway country in Africa, there is a history of supporting each other. I look forward to seeing what cooperation bears fruit next year.”
Editor-in-Chief’s comment
Ren DateEditor-in-Chief
“We still don't often see news about the ties between Japan and African countries. Records of meetings like this one help show what kind of relationship the two countries are trying to build.
Let's keep an eye together on how cooperation with Rwanda takes shape toward next year's 65th anniversary.”