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India Rwanda Business and Cultural Council

India Rwanda Business and Cultural Council - About Rwanda

About Rwanda

Rwanda, located in East Africa, is a diverse and vibrant nation known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Its capital city, Kampala, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture. Rwanda is often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa" due to its lush landscapes, including the famous Lake Victoria, which is the largest tropical lake in the world. Rwanda's history has been marked by a mix of traditional kingdoms and colonial influence, with British rule leaving a lasting impact on its governance and education system. In 1962, Rwanda gained independence, and since then, it has undergone various political and social changes.
Kampala, the capital city, is a bustling urban center with a mix of modernity and tradition, offering a vibrant cultural scene and a growing economy.
Opportunities for foreigners in Rwanda range from agribusiness and tourism to energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Rwanda's friendly and welcoming population adds to ś the allure of this East African nation.

Objectives

Objectives

India Rwanda Business and Cultural Council - Business Council

Business Council

To promote bilateral trade between India and Rwanda To boost businesses of all the sectors, particularly MSMEs, and create business opportunities To promote businesses of all sizes across the two countries Establish business to business and people to people contact Create tie-ups amongst chambers of commerce and have businesspeople as part of this council.

India Rwanda Business and Cultural Council - Cultural Council

Cultural Council

To promote cultures and exchange ideas and values through this council Facilitate cultural exchanges in the form of music, dance, history, artifacts, exhibitions, expos and even through online mediums Create opportunities for student exchanges, training and courses to promote cultural relations between India and Rwanda To promote artists through shows, exhibitions, etc. either in person or through online mediums.

Rwanda: Unveiling Opportunities in the Land of a Thousand Hills- India-Africa Business Conclave!

Rwanda at a Glance

Rwanda at a Glance

The Republic of Rwanda

Kigali

Rwanda, warmly known as "the land of a thousand hills" is situated in East – central Africa.

26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi)

14.4 million+ (2024)

Kinyarwanda, French, English, and Swahili

The top exports of Rwanda are Gold, Tin Ores, Coffee, Malt Extract, and Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium and Zirconium Ore, exporting mostly to United Arab Emirates, Democratic Republic of the Congo , Thailand, United States, and Ethiopia.

The top imports of Rwanda are Refined Petroleum, Gold, Palm Oil , Rice, and Raw Sugar, importing mostly from China , Tanzania, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, and India .

Rwandan Franc

+250

(GMT+2)