{"id":109513,"date":"2025-09-09T16:22:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/kagame-receives-credentials-from-four-new-envoys"},"modified":"2025-09-09T16:52:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:52:47","slug":"kagame-receives-credentials-from-four-new-envoys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/kagame-receives-credentials-from-four-new-envoys","title":{"rendered":"Kagame Receives Credentials from Four New Envoys"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>President Paul Kagame on Monday, September 8, received letters of credence from four newly accredited envoys.<\/p>\n

The new Ambassadors Irene Vida Gala of Brazil, Casper Stenger Jensen of Denmark, Aure\u0301lie Royet-Gounin of France and Hanan AbdelAziz Elsaid Shahin of Egypt.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media, the envoys said they were honoured to represent their countries in Rwanda and pledged to strengthen existing partnerships while exploring new areas of cooperation.<\/p>\n

Irene Vida Gala of Brazil said she was impressed by Rwanda\u2019s work and looks forward to strengthening the partnership between her country and Rwanda.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a very big agenda that we can build together. This includes agriculture, where Brazil has considerable expertise, as well as social policies,\u201d Vida Gala said.<\/p>\n

She noted that both countries face challenges in combating poverty and providing access to quality health and education services, and Brazil is ready to share its expertise with Rwanda.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also look forward to exchanging students, sending Rwandan students to study in Brazil\u2019s universities. Brazil is proud to be a country in the Global South that shares experiences and promotes learning, science, and new perspectives,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Arrivals of new ambassadors before presenting their Letters of Credence on Monday, September 8. Photo by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

Vida Gala said she was looking forward to seeing the Visit Rwanda brand promoted by Brazil\u2019s soccer teams.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrazil has bigger soccer teams, and maybe we can share a jersey with Rwanda. I would be proud just to have Rwanda associated with one of our soccer teams. Using soccer as soft power, we can bring our peoples closer together,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Aure\u0301lie Royet-Gounin said that Rwanda and France have a close, dynamic relationship and pledged to further strengthen ties and cooperation in multilateral areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also have a strong attachment to peace and security in the region, and we will work with our Rwandan counterparts to ensure security is restored to all countries,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She noted that France and Rwanda cooperate in justice and aim to further strengthen partnerships in health, vocational training, and defence.<\/p>\n

Rwanda and France in May 2024 signed a new roadmap to guide their defence cooperation until 2025 at the second Joint Military Commission meeting in Paris.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are fully committed, and we even have a dedicated office in France to address impunity for perpetrators of the Genocide against the Tutsi. A new trial will open in a few weeks, and we will keep the pace. We will not relent until justice has been fully served,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Denmark\u2019s Casper Stenger Jensen said his country’s relations with Rwanda have evolved over the years and are now entering a new phase.<\/p>\n

Denmark opened its embassy in Rwanda on August 1, which makes Jensen the country\u2019s first ambassador with residence in Kigali.<\/p>\n

In January 2024, Rwanda and Denmark signed an agreement to cooperate in climate change mitigation and environmental conservation, signaling a shared commitment to addressing global challenges through collaborative efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will explore new areas of cooperation, including ways to harness investments and expand mutual trade,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new embassy will take time to establish our presence here, but I am very much looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Diplomats meet at Kigali Convention Centre ahead of the presentation of their Letters of Credence. Photo by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with Aure\u0301lie Royet-Gounin , the new envoy of France. Photo by Village Urugwiro<\/p>\n

Aure\u0301lie Royet-Gounin the new ambassador of France speaks to journalists after presenting her Letters of Credence. Photo by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

Casper Stenger Jensen, the new ambassador of Denmark to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

France’s new envoy Aure\u0301lie Royet-Gounin after presenting her letters of credence. Photo by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

Hanan AbdelAziz Elsaid Shahin of Egypt arrives at KCC ahead of the presentation of Letters of Credence<\/p>\n

President Paul Kagame and Hanan AbdelAziz Elsaid Shahin of Egypt pose for a photo. Photo by Village Urugwiro<\/p>\n

New ambassador of Brazil, Irene Vida Gala. Photo by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

New ambassadors before presenting their Letters of Credence. Photo by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

Kagame and the new ambassador of Brazil, Irene Vida Gala pose for a photo. Photo by Village Urugwiro<\/p>\n\r\n