Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a three-day working visit as the two countries aim to strengthen bilateral ties.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, President Rajoelina was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta.
The Madagascan leader was accompanied by senior officials, legislators and members of the private sector, for the visit running up until August 8.
President Rajoelina is visiting on the invitation of President Paul Kagame and the two leaders are expected to meet on Monday for a tête-à-tête and other bilateral discussions, which will lead to the signing of a number of biltaral agreements in a range of areas including trade and socioeconomic development.
On Monday, the Madagascan Head of State is expected to visit Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay his respects to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. According to a cabinet brief on the visit by President Rajoelina’s government, he aims, through the visit, to benefit from Rwanda’s experience in rebuilding the country from the ruins of the genocide and also draw lessons from the country’s economic growth and development in recent times.
