President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and his Togolese counterpart, Faure Gnassingbé, held a series of closed-door meetings on Sunday, January 19, at Village Urugwiro, aimed at deepening the diplomatic and economic relations between their two nations. The private talks, which were followed by broader discussions with delegations from both sides, provided an opportunity to address key areas of mutual interest.
The bilateral discussions centered on advancing cooperation in sectors critical to both countries, including agriculture, trade, investment, green financing, and energy. These sectors are seen as pivotal for driving sustainable development and economic growth in both Rwanda and Togo.
Speaking during the talks, President Kagame stressed the importance of turning diplomatic agreements into concrete action. “Once we have visited each other, discussed, and reached agreements, what remains is just to get to business and do what we have to do,” he remarked, emphasizing that the focus should now be on implementation.
President Gnassingbé, who arrived in Rwanda on Saturday for a two-day official visit, is no stranger to Kigali. His last trip to the country was in August 2024, when he attended the inauguration of President Kagame for a third term in office.
This visit underscores the growing bilateral relationship between Rwanda and Togo, with both nations working towards stronger partnerships in key sectors, which are essential to their continued growth and regional influence.