Rwanda’s ambassador to Türkiye wants to develop ‘deeper cooperation’ between 2 nations

By Gokhan Celiker

ANKARA (AA) - Rwanda’s newly appointed ambassador to Türkiye said that he aims to develop “deeper cooperation” between his country and Rwanda.

“Based on this good relationship (between Türkiye and Rwanda), I intend also to develop deeper cooperation,” Charles Kayonga told Anadolu.

Referring to high-level contacts between Türkiye and Rwanda, Kayonga said that Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have met at various events.

Indicating that he follows Türkiye’s politics and economic development, the ambassador said he was “very impressed” when he came to the country.

- Rwanda’s strategic location

Stating that Rwanda is at a “strategic” location, Kayonga provided information about his country's structure.

Emphasizing Africa's development as an economic market, he noted that his country is located "at the center" of this vast market.

Highlighting that Rwanda is “one of the safest countries" in the African continent, the ambassador said that under the leadership of Kagame, his country has achieved "quite good indicators.”

Pointing out that many countries are interested in Africa, he highlighted the continent's abundance of resources.

Referring to the importance of Türkiye’s investments in Africa, Kayonga said: “Türkiye is also developing very fast.”

He highlighted the projects carried out by Turkish companies in the construction sector in Rwanda, emphasizing that these companies do “quality work very fast."

Observing Ankara’s active policies, Kayonga stated that they would like to collaborate with a country like Türkiye, where its people have become prosperous, in areas such as tourism.

*Writing by Esra Tekin in Istanbul