Islamabad, October 20, 2025 – The Europe Today: Mr. Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), today called on H.E. Fatou Harerimana, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during which they held a wide-ranging discussion on avenues for enhanced cooperation between their two nations.
The meeting focused on collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, digital economy, youth empowerment and people-to-people ties. Rwanda, recognised as a key country in Africa for future growth, was emphasised by Chairman Nawab as a strategic partner for Pakistan in its outreach to the African continent.
Mr Nawab appreciated the visionary leadership of H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, and the Government of Rwanda’s dynamic role in regional integration, infrastructure development, and partnership with global frameworks including the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He noted how Rwanda’s strong relations within Africa make it an effective gateway for Pakistani enterprises seeking expansion into the East African Community, COMESA and other regional markets.
Highlighting the flourishing Pakistan-Rwanda relationship, the two sides pledged to explore joint ventures and technical cooperation that align with both countries’ development strategies. They resolved to advance discussions on trade corridors, digital connectivity, agricultural linkages and youth-focused capacity-building programmes.
The meeting reaffirmed BRISD’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and regional connectivity in partnership with Rwanda.
