{"id":65599,"date":"2026-07-07T14:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=65599"},"modified":"2026-07-07T14:09:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:09:58","slug":"pakistan-rwanda-cooperation-avenues-are-expanding-with-recent-diplomatic-high-level-engagements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-rwanda-cooperation-avenues-are-expanding-with-recent-diplomatic-high-level-engagements\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Rwanda Cooperation Avenues are Expanding with Recent Diplomatic , High Level Engagements"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Pakistan Africa Desk Islamabad<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed has reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Rwanda to strengthening bilateral cooperation, enhancing people-to-people ties, and promoting Afro-Asian solidarity in an evolving global landscape.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0 Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Rwanda\u2019s Liberation Day. The proceedings began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Rwanda.<\/p>\n

Acting Dean of Africa , Ambassador Algeria , H.E Brahim Romani , diplomats from other African countries were also present.<\/p>\n

Speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, BoG, ISSI; High Commissioner Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan; High Commissioner Naeem Khan, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Rwanda; and Dr. Amina Khan; Director CAMEA. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed; President PAIDAR.<\/p>\n

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed praised Rwanda\u2019s remarkable journey of resilience, reconciliation, and socio-economic transformation, describing the country as a model of stability, modernization, and digital progress.<\/p>\n

He also underscored Pakistan\u2019s longstanding support for African liberation movements and emphasized the growing momentum in Pakistan\u2013Rwanda relations, particularly following recent high-level diplomatic exchanges.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Khalid Mahmood<\/strong> said that Rwanda’s Liberation Day commemorates the country’s remarkable journey from the tragedy of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to peace, reconciliation, and development. He noted that Pakistan values its growing partnership with Rwanda, based on mutual respect and shared aspirations.<\/p>\n

He recalled the longstanding historical linkages between the two countries, particularly Pakistan’s contribution to UN peacekeeping and post-genocide recovery efforts. He paid tribute to former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Shaharyar M. Khan, who served as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Rwanda during a critical period in the country’s recovery.<\/p>\n

He stressed that this reflected Pakistan’s enduring commitment to peace, stability, and reconciliation in Rwanda. He also observed that the establishment of diplomatic missions in Kigali and Islamabad has opened a new chapter in bilateral relations, creating new opportunities for cooperation in trade, education, technology, and people-to-people exchanges.<\/p>\n

High Commissioner Harerimana Fatou<\/strong> paid tribute to the soldiers of the Rwanda Patriotic Army who sacrificed their lives during the country’s struggle, saying that their courage and selfless sacrifices laid the foundation for Rwanda’s remarkable transformation into one of Africa’s cleanest, greenest, and most innovative nations.<\/p>\n

Pakistan Keen to Enhance Cooperation with Rwanda in All Sectors | Minister says @ Kwibohora 32 Celebration by High Commission in Islamabad<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n