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Rwanda opens High Commission in Ghana

The Commissioning of the Chancery of the High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda in Ghana was witnessed by Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, her counterpart from Rwanda, Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwandan Ambassador to Ghana Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira
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The long awaited Rwanda High Commission in Ghana has finally been opened for business.

The Commissioning of the Chancery of the High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda in Ghana was witnessed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, her counterpart from Rwanda, Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwandan Ambassador to Ghana Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira and members of the diplomatic corps.

The Commissioning of the Chancery of the High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda in Ghana comes 7 years after Ghana did same as she opened her Honorary Consulate in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Shirley Ayorkor Botchway said the opening of the Rwanda High Commission in Ghana eliminates some inconveniences for visitors travelling from Rwanda to Ghana.

“It, therefore, comes as no surprise that Ghana’s bilateral relations with Rwanda found new expression in July 2013, when Ghana opened its Honorary Consulate in Kigali, eliminating the inconvenience of Rwandan visitors to Ghana travelling to Nairobi, Kenya just to obtain visas.

This was preceded by the launch of direct flights to Accra on 15th June, 2013 by RwandAir, with the aim of enhancing people to people contacts as well as promoting trade and investment between the two countries.”

The Foreign Affairs Minister of Rwanda, Dr. Vincent Biruta said the presence of Rwanda High Commission in Ghana presents benefits to both countries.

“Our Multilateral cooperation will also be enhanced with the presence of a Mission here, and we look forward to continue to support each other’s country on the international scene where we often share the same African agenda including the reforms of the African Union and the Sustainable Development Goals.”

On November 2 2020, the two countries demonstrated higher levels of commitment by signing a General Cooperation Agreement, which is expected to pave way for further consolidation of  exemplary relations between Ghana and Rwanda.

The two countries also have in place a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Defence and Security and a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) signed in July 2016 and June 2018 respectively.

Discussions are ongoing to conclude an Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Story by: Nathaniel Nartey.

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