Kigali, 7 October 2026 – Rwanda and Senegal have signed 11 bilateral instruments aimed at strengthening cooperation across key sectors, marking a significant milestone in relations between the two countries.

The instruments were signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe and his Senegalese counterpart, H.E. Cheikh Niang, Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, at the Ministerial session of the inaugural Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC) between the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Senegal, which they co-chaired.

The 11 instruments comprise three agreements and eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs), covering the following areas:

1. Political consultations;

2. Information and communication technology (ICT);

3. Tourism;

4. Youth;

5. Culture and arts;

6. Sports;

7. Higher education and scientific research;

8. Standardisation;

9. Mutual legal assistance in criminal matters;

10. Extradition; and

11. Exchange of convicted persons.

The two Ministers also witnessed the signing of a MoU between the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Senegal’s investment promotion agency (APIX), aimed at further promoting investment cooperation.

Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding to establish a general framework for cooperation and partnership between APIX-S.A. and RDB

The ministerial session followed a technical session co-chaired by Festus Bizimana, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Senegal, and Doudou Sow, Senegal’s Ambassador to Rwanda. The technical discussions provided an opportunity for the two delegations to review the state of bilateral cooperation and identify new opportunities for partnership across areas of mutual interest.

The inaugural JPCC reflects Rwanda and Senegal’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples.

For more details, read the joint communiqué here.