President Paul Kagame on Sunday, May 24, arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, for a working visit.

Upon arrival, Kagame was received by Qatari Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, local media reported.

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Rwanda and Qatar have cooperation in various areas, including aviation, finance, and defence and security.

Qatar Airways holds a stake in RwandAir, and the Middle Eastern country is co-developing the New Kigali Internation Airport in Bugesera. The $2 billion airport is expected to position Rwanda as a major regional transport hub.

The Emir of Qatar visited Rwanda in November 2025, where he met with President Kagame.