NEW DELHI: Republic of Rwanda High Commissioner, Ms Jacqueline Mukangira, has invited Indian businessmen to invest in Rwanda, in key sectors like manufacturing, infrastructure, information and communication technology (ICT), agriculture, energy, tourism, healthcare and mining, supported by attractive investment incentives. She also invited Indians to explore the country’s natural beauty, unique tourism experiences, hospitality and favourable visa arrangements.
Speaking at the 4th Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Central Gujarat held in Vadodara from 29 to 30 June, the High Commissioner thanked the Government of Gujarat for inviting Rwanda to participate in the summit as a Country Partner, alongside Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Japan and Ukraine.
She also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. She also praised his leadership in promoting India’s global standing and his valued role in strengthening India-Rwanda relations.
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Ms Mukangira, in her speech also highlighted the strong strategic partnership between Rwanda and India, underpinned by mutual respect, cooperation and growing economic engagement. She presented Rwanda as a rapidly developing, stable and investor-friendly destination characterised by strong economic growth, low levels of corruption, a favourable business environment and strategic access to African markets.
On the margins of the conference, the envoy participated in thematic sessions covering emerging trends and innovation in agriculture and food systems, including AI in Agriculture for Smarter Decisions and Higher Productivity, Back to the Roots: Natural Farming is Shaping the Future of Agriculture, and Future Foods & Smart Processing: Trends Redefining the Food Industry. Three delegates from Rwanda also attended the conference.
The High Commissioner said many Indian businessmen expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Rwanda.
India currently ranks as Rwanda’s second-largest foreign investor and second-largest trading partner. A significant number of Indian investments in Rwanda originate from the State of Gujarat, reflecting the growing economic partnership between Rwanda and Gujarat.
