Rwanda And Seychelles To Develop New Areas Co-operation
Tourism and education sectors are the prime areas that the government of Rwanda is looking forward to develop through cooperation with the government of Seychelles, this is according to the newly accredited high commissioner of Rwanda to the Island nation. Speaking today April 27, Charles Karamba said that the two countries enjoy an excellent good…
Tourism and education sectors are the prime areas that the government of Rwanda is looking forward to develop through cooperation with the government of Seychelles , this is according to the newly accredited high commissioner of Rwanda to the Island nation.
Major General Charles Karamba presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House in the capital city of Victoria.
Speaking today April 27, Charles Karamba said that the two countries enjoy an excellent good relations adding that Rwandan President Paul Kagame was amongst the first to congratulate Seychelles’ head of state when he assumed power six months ago.
The high commissioner who was speaking to the media said that among other key areas of co-operation Tourism was the top most Agenda between the two African Nations.
“Seychelles is highly developed in the tourism industry. Rwanda is doing a great job. There is a lot that we need to share to make sure that this sector of tourism development is to the highest level,” explained Karamba.
On the education sector Charles Karamba said that he as optimistic of the two nations closeness that they will exchange ideas and expertise especially where the French language is concerned.
“There is a lot we need to do in education. Because our two countries are members of the Commonwealth and also our two countries members of French-speaking countries, there is a lot we have in common,” Karamba said.
The two countries are also anticipated to talk cooperate on matters security since President Kagame’s country Rwanda has a police school.
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The high commissioner also met with Vice-President Ahmed Afif where the two discussed the current situation occasioned by the COVID -19 pandemic and its impact it has had on the economy.
“We discuss the current pandemic, and how we come out of this situation because the pandemic is here with us for a while, and our economies need to recover,” the high commissioner said.
Karamba is the fourth Rwandan high commissioner to be accredited to the Seychelles 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2006. He replaces Eugene Kayihura who was accredited in March 2017. Karamba will be based in Dar-Es Salaam, Tanzania.
The newly accredited diplomat is also expected to meet with the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).
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