Isreal has signed a partnership agreement with an East African country Rwanda that aims at establishing a forum for consultations between the two States.

The bilateral agreement is expected to boost Kigali’s foreign direct investments from Israeli businesses. The agreement was signed in Kigali by the Israel’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Avigdor Lieberman. Rwanda was represented by Louise Mushikiwabo.

Isreal and Rwanda signed a Declaration of Intent, which aimed at forging closer relations, and a memorandum of understanding on consultations between the two countries.

The agreement is to serve as a mechanism for promotion of cooperation in areas of education, health, energy and technology transfer.

Lieberman met with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and the two discussed areas of interest and cooperation between Israel and Rwanda.

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