Africa-Press – Eswatini. His Majesty the King has emphasised the importance of relations between the two countries during the 29th Liberation Day on July 14th, 2023.
He congratulated President Paul Kagame for the remarkable development achieved in the past 29 years of liberation, highlighting Rwanda’s homegrown solutions in justice, reconciliation, social development, and economic growth.
The King also emphasised the importance of bilateral cooperation and the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area for business partnerships. He praised Rwanda’s contribution to peace and security, deploying peacekeepers to protect civilians and combat terrorism.
The King also emphasised the importance of strengthening the warm and cordial relationship between the two countries.
Ambassador Claude Nikobisanzwe, High Commissioner of Rwanda to the Kingdom of Eswatini, expressed gratitude toguests and dignitaries for celebrating the 29th Liberation Day.
He praised Rwandan leaders, led by President Paul Kagame, for their selfless efforts in liberating the country and stopping the genocide.
Nikobisanzwe also recalled recent high-level visits, including His Majesty King Mswati III’s visit to the Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting in Rwanda in June 2022.
PARLIAMENT ESTABLISHES TIES
The President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini, visited Rwanda in March 2023 to enhance bilateral parliamentary relations.
The visit was welcomed by Rwanda Senate President Kalinda François Xavier. Dlamini praised Rwanda for its resilience, highlighting the importance of solidarity between the two countries.
The visit aimed to strengthen the friendship between the two parliaments and encourage collaboration in tackling challenges.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE SHARED
In August 2023, Prince Sicalo, the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of National Defence and Security, as well asUmbutfo Eswatini Defence Force Commander General Mashikilisana Fakudze, visited Rwanda.
They were welcomed by Chief of Defence Staff, Lt General Mubarakh Muganga and received presentations on the Rwanda Defence Force’s transformation journey and regional security dynamics.
The visit aimed to strengthen relations between the two militaries and pay homage to the victims of the 1994 Tutsi Genocide at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site.
ESWATINII A SECOND HOME
In his outgoing remarks, Rwandan High Commissioner to Eswatini, Claude Nikobisanzwe, described Eswatini as a second home for numerous Rwandans.
This was during a farewell meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu.
He said the substantial presence of Rwandans working in Eswatini embodied the existing cordial relations and reflected the collaborative spirit defining the diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Minister Shakantu commended the bilateral cooperation across various spheres, which set the stage for continued cooperation and shared growth in the years ahead.
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