{"id":120558,"date":"2026-02-25T15:43:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/kagame-saudi-minister-discuss-boosting-cooperation"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:37:14","slug":"kagame-saudi-minister-discuss-boosting-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/kagame-saudi-minister-discuss-boosting-cooperation","title":{"rendered":"Kagame, Saudi minister discuss boosting cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, February 24, received Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, at Urugwiro Village for a discussion on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared regional priorities.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Office of the President, the meeting focused on strengthening the strong bilateral ties between Rwanda and Saudi Arabia in key areas of mutual interest as well as shared regional priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared regional priorities.<\/p>\n<p>The two countries have in recent years enjoyed growing cooperation across sectors, including health, education, energy and infrastructure development.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi-backed institutions and development funds have supported projects in healthcare and community development, while Rwanda continues to position itself as a strategic investment destination for Gulf partners seeking opportunities in Africa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, February 24, received Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, at Urugwiro Village for a discussion on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared regional priorities. 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