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Rwandan prime minister received by Putin in Moscow

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Rwandan Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva attended a reception in Moscow hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for leaders at the Russia-Africa summit. He also presented Rwanda’s development experience at the Youth Forum, according to the Rwanda News Agency.

Rwandan Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva was received by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a reception in Moscow for leaders attending the third Russia-Africa summit, the Rwanda News Agency reports. During the toast, Vladimir Putin highlighted the strengthening of comprehensive cooperation, peace and shared prosperity between Russia and African countries.

Justin Nsengiyumva also addressed the Russia-Africa Youth Forum at MGIMO University, where he presented Rwanda’s development path and highlighted the role of young people in promoting unity and prosperity, according to the Rwandan agency.

The summit aims to deepen relations in trade, investment, energy, agriculture and technology. It follows meetings held in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023, according to the Rwanda News Agency.

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