Rwanda-Russia bilateral relations


On 30thJune 1962, a day before Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, the Soviet Union Government sent a telegram to Kigali recognizing Rwanda as a sovereign and independent state and offered to establish diplomatic relations. The latter were established between the two states on 17th October 1963.
Currently, both countries enjoy good relations through respective resident Diplomatic Missions at Ambassadorial level. The bilateral cooperation between the two countries revolves around political, military, education, human resource development/training and cultural ties. Russia offers University scholarships for Rwandans, and some training for Police officers.
About 800 Rwandan students have graduated from Russian universities over the last 50 years in various disciplines including law, medicine, international affairs and political science.

Vision, Mission, and Mandate

Vision

Rwanda: One people, one nation, a reliable investment destination.

Mission

To implement the Rwandan foreign policy, to elaborate a specific plan of action and to conduct follow ups.

Mandate

To entertain and strengthen good relations existing between the Republic of Rwanda and the Russian Federation on governmental, parliamentary, civil society and institutions levels. To make Rwanda visible and known as: one people, one nation, a secure and stable country in Great Lakes region. To brand Rwanda as a reliable investment destination.