India, Rwanda sign 8 MoUs, exchange documents
India, Rwanda sign 8 MoUs, exchange documents 8 MoUs have been signed between India and Rwanda during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Rwanda. Documents were also exchanged on PM Modi's visit that include Defence Agreement on Cooperation in Capacity Building, Defence, Industry, Science and Technology. Also includes LOC Agreement for US $ 100 million for development of Industrial Parks and expansion of Kigali Special Economic Zones as well as LOC Agreement for US $ 100 million for agriculture irrigation scheme in Rwanda and a Trade Cooperation Framework. PM Modi is the first ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Rwanda. PM’s visits to Rwanda and Uganda en route South Africa for the BRICS summit are seen as an important outreach to vie for influence in Africa. As per information, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be attending the BRICS summit where he is likely to hold a bilateral with PM Modi. “We are going to open a High Commission in Rwanda. This will not only establish communication between our respective governments but also enable facilities for consular, passport, visa and others,” said Modi after holding official talks in Rwanda with President Paul Kagame. -PTC News
