Rwanda and Brazil have taken a significant step to boost bilateral trade and investment, with new agreements signed at the Rwanda-Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum held in Kigali today.
During the forum, Jean-Guy K. Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a structured framework for collaboration. The MoU outlines cooperation in key areas such as trade promotion, investment facilitation, business missions, and joint initiatives targeting priority sectors.
In addition, APEX-Brazil also signed a separate MoU with the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda (PSF-RWA), represented by its Chairman, Stephen Ruzibiza. This agreement aims to strengthen engagement between the two institutions and support Rwandan businesses in accessing Brazilian markets.
The forum brings together government officials and private sector leaders from both countries to explore opportunities for trade expansion, investment partnerships, and sustainable economic development.
Jean de Dieu Rurangirwa described the agreements as “a milestone in Rwanda-Brazil relations, opening avenues for enhanced trade, investment, and knowledge exchange between our countries.”
The agreements signed at the forum mark a step forward in deepening Rwanda–Brazil economic relations, with both sides expressing optimism that the partnerships will translate into increased trade, investment flows, and stronger private sector collaboration in the coming years.
