Minister for Development Aid Flemming Møller Mortensen and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mattias Tesfaye are in Rwanda to build on bilateral relations between Denmark and the Central African country.
The two countries that have strengthened ties in recent years have landed on two new agreements: one to strengthen asylum and migration cooperation between Denmark and Rwanda and another to increase the political consultation on development.
Although the agreements are not binding, they provide a framework for future cooperation, which the two governments will use to identify more specific areas of focus.
Common priorities
“Rwanda and Denmark have a number of common priorities: the green agenda, the promotion of women’s and human rights, access to solar energy and job creation for young people. We are two small countries that are happy to lead by example, ”said Mortensen.
The Rwandan Prime Minister, Manasseh Nshuti, spoke of his admiration for Danish “advances” in technology – an ambition he said was shared by the African nation.
“Rwanda is working hard to develop their community after the horrific genocide against the Tutsis in 1994. For example, they have taken inspiring steps to help the victims of human trafficking while prioritizing technology and the green transition,” Tesfaye said.
“We think it deserves praise. Therefore, we are satisfied with the cooperation we have already established and which we look forward to expanding. ”