Tinubu, Kagame Agree To Deepen Bilateral Relations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Paul Kagame have resolved to activate mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda.

Both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), originally signed by both countries in 2021, as a vital platform for advancing their shared objectives.

While reviewing consular matters, President Tinubu stated that Nigeria would seriously consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free policy for Nigerians in the spirit of Pan-Africanism.

Presidents Tinubu and Kagame also exchanged ideas on operationalising the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) between the two countries. Both leaders reaffirmed their support for the agreement.

Nigeria, which last year established an air cargo corridor with Uganda Airlines, is now in discussions with RwandAir to facilitate greater export opportunities for Nigerian businesses across the continent.