KIGALI – The Kingdom of Eswatini has today signed a General Cooperation Agreement with the Republic of Rwanda which establishes a Joint Permanent Commission between the two countries. The Agreement will allow the countries to share knowledge on economic and scientific matters, among others. This is especially beneficial as Rwanda is one of the African leaders in integrating science and technology into the country’s economy.
The Agreement was signed on the sidelines of ongoing Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) hosted by Rwanda in Kigali which concluded yesterday on June 25.
Speaking during the signing, Minister of Foreign Affairs Thuli Dladla said, “This agreement is a precursor to what we believe will be a formal relationship that serves as a basis for the deepening of fraternal ties between our two Nations and, in the process, betters the lives of our peoples.”
“This can give rise to sector specific agreements that will lead to formal relations in economy and finance, trade, mining; tourism, culture, health, social welfare and justice, agriculture, parks and wildlife, amongst others,” Minister Dladla added.
The Agreement also covers the knowledge sharing in matters of culture, technology, the environment, and education. Minister Dladla also expressed hope that this interaction will not only be at the level of Governments, but shall also devolve down to the citizens of both countries peoples as they continue to break down the differences that only serve to divide them, and embrace oneness as Africans.
