Ambassador Conversations Show: A special conversation with the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Singapore

The Republic of Rwanda is also know as the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’. His Excellency Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Singapore shares his insights on how the republic with a population of slightly over 13 million has come a long way in its remarkable journey of growth via three key pillars.

He gives an overview of Rwanda and the country’s difficult past, and how their President Paul Kagame has transformed the small republic since he came into power.

Furthermore, His Excellency also shares;

• the key milestones in that transformation
• the country’s key sectors and the engines of growth
• the trade relationship and the balance of trade with Singapore
• the major Singaporean investors in Rwanda and the focus of investments
• the challenges faced by Singapore and ASEAN businesses operating in Rwanda
• the sectors the Rwandan government is looking at for investment from Singapore and the rest of ASEAN
• Rwanda’s government agencies in promoting bilateral trade and investment from ASEAN
• the state of diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Singapore, the opportunities and challenges between the two countries
• what has been done to promote tourism in Rwanda

Guest: His Excellency Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Singapore

Host: Brian Fernandez

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