Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini marked a significant moment in their countries’ diplomatic relations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This document covers crucial areas of defence, correction services, police cooperation, and Visa exemption for service and diplomatic passport holders. The signing, which took place at the Urugwiro Village, Rwanda, underscores a mutual commitment to deepen and strengthen cooperation.
King Mswati III and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama first inspected the Guard of Honour at the Urugwiro Village before conversing with President Kagame. President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame received the royalties. King Mswati III and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama were on a three-day visit to Rwanda.
According to the official Twitter account of the President of Rwanda, “Your Majesty, I would like to thank you for joining all Rwandans for the inauguration ceremony. We are very grateful for your presence. From this visit, it is evident that Rwanda and Eswatini are very good friends, and we want to keep it that way and even go further. Moving forward, we also want to strengthen our bonds of cooperation. That is the purpose of the agreements signed today.” President Kagame added that several high-level visits and exchanges have taken place between Rwanda and Eswatini. Their history has ensured a solid foundation for future cooperation. He assured that Rwanda is eager to share its experience of national progress with, and learn from, other nations like Eswatini.
His Majesty King Mswati III’s visit came on the occasion of the 2024 presidential inauguration ceremony of Paul Kagame in Rwanda. The inauguration ceremony of President Kagame took place on 11 August 2024 at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, after his landslide victory in the July presidential election.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame welcomed Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama at the Imbuto Foundation offices during the visit. They discussed means to improve community welfare through the contribution of their respective foundations. They also discussed the possibilities of cross-continental exchange and cooperation to ensure the utmost impact of people-centred interventions.
During the visit, the Eswatini dignitaries also toured the EZA Early Childhood Development Centre at Urugwiro Village, a testament to Rwanda’s commitment to improving early childhood education and child welfare. The visit entailed discussing ways to achieve similar outcomes in Eswatini and beyond.
The visit of King Mswati III and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama to Rwanda begins a new chapter in the diplomatic relations between the two countries. It has paved the way for future collaboration and mutual development.
