Key Takeaways
- Rwandan High Commissioner Kwibuka Esdras met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh.
- The meeting aimed to discuss avenues for boosting bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
- A Rwanda–Pakistan Investment Forum is scheduled for September 23–25, 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh met with Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan, and Kwibuka Esdras, First Secretary at the Rwanda High Commission in Pakistan, to discuss potential economic opportunities.
The High Commissioner highlighted Rwanda’s interest in engaging Pakistani businesses, particularly in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and textiles.
The meeting underscored the growing bilateral relations, with business engagement between the two countries increasing by more than 55 percent since the High Commissioner’s appointment.
The Federal Minister assured the Rwandan side of Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening economic ties and facilitating investment from both countries.
The High Commissioner extended an invitation to the Federal Minister to participate in the upcoming Rwanda–Pakistan Investment Forum, scheduled for September 23–25, 2026, in Kigali.
The event aims to provide a platform for government representatives, investors, and private-sector stakeholders to explore investment opportunities and establish business partnerships.
Director General BOI Abdul Samie proposed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between relevant institutions of Pakistan and Rwanda, to provide an institutional framework for future partnership.
The possibility of exploring Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) arrangements was also discussed as part of efforts to strengthen the legal and institutional foundation for bilateral investment.
