Rwanda and Egypt have lifted visa requirements for holders of official passports, including government officials, diplomats, and other personnel on official missions. The move is aimed at facilitating smoother travel and strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors.
The agreement was signed by Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York.
Minister Nduhungirehe said the step reflects Rwanda’s commitment to global integration and shared prosperity.
The new accord follows President Paul Kagame’s recent visit to Cairo, where he met Egyptian President Fattah El-Sisi to deepen bilateral relations. During that visit, the leaders oversaw the signing of agreements covering investment, water resource management, land use for development, and urban planning.
Delegations from both countries also participated in preparatory meetings, reinforcing partnerships designed to deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
President Kagame said, “Rwanda and Egypt have significant potential to expand cooperation. Africa is rich in natural resources, but to truly benefit, we must turn them into value-added products. We seek sustainable, well-planned development that delivers wealth to our people.”
Rwanda and Egypt share a diplomatic history spanning more than 55 years, institutionalized with the first Permanent Joint Commission in 1989. The new agreements further strengthen collaboration in trade, investment, healthcare, military affairs, infrastructure, and education.
Egypt praised the accelerated progress in its partnership with Rwanda and reaffirmed its commitment to support continued collaboration in economic development and trade.
Both nations hope the enhanced cooperation will benefit their citizens while contributing to African integration, sustainable development, and regional security.
