Kigali 14 January 2019: President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E Paul Kagame and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, H.E Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, witnessed the signing of four bilateral pacts at Village Urugwiro in Kigali.

President Obiang was in the country for a one-day official visit accompanied by senior officials of his government.

The cooperation agreements signed between the two countries include the bilateral air service agreement which is expected to allow Rwanda’s carrier – RwandAir fly to Malabo International Airport. Addressing the media after witnessing the signing of the agreements, H.E. President Kagame said the two countries are keen to expand the warm cooperation for the benefit of citizens.

“We look forward to cooperating with Equatorial Guinea in the sectors that have been identified for the benefit of our citizens, as reflected in the agreements signed today. We are also committed to working together to advance the key objectives of our continent,” he said.

President Kagame invited citizens and corporations from Equatorial Guinea to make the most of Rwanda visa on arrival regime.

“As you know, Rwanda offers visa on arrival. We hope tourists and business people from Equatorial Guinea will take advantage of this facility to visit as frequently as they wish,” the President said.

On his part, President Obiang said that Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea enjoy good bilateral relations and a warm friendship. He called for increased South to South cooperation as opposed to always relying on foreign powers who may not have the best interest of the continent.

He commended President Kagame and Rwanda for the leadership role of the African Union Chairmanship, saying that during this time, the continent made progress.