PHOTOS: Rwandan envoy highlights strong ties with India at Vibrant Gujarat Conference

Rwanda's High Commissioner of India, Jacqueline Mukangira, participated at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, 11-12 January, 2026, in the city of Rajkot. Mukangira emphasized the strong bilateral relations between Rwanda and India. ALSO READ: China, India lead Rwanda’s foreign investment list in 2024 She expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister of Gujarat for inviting Rwanda as a partner country and highlighted her country's rapid economic growth, with an 11.8% growth rate in Q3 2025. Noting that India is Rwanda's second-largest foreign investor and trading partner, the High Commissioner invited more Indian investments in sectors like manufacturing, infrastructure, ICT, agriculture, mining, tourism, and healthcare. ALSO READ: Rwanda, India sign seven bilateral pacts She recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Rwanda in 2018, which strengthened ties between the two countries. She reminded that Modi gifted 200 cows to needy villagers in Bugesera District, and thanked the Prime Minister for his generosity and good leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and President Paul Kagame have been very instrumental in the thriving relations between our two countries. The relations between Rwanda and India have been elevated to a strategic level, thanks to our two eminent leaders, she said. The reciprocal visits by Ministers from both sides on several occasions keep the relations warm and lively. Rwanda and India have worked together by supporting each other on various bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of common interests. Rwanda looks forward to continued and stronger relations with India. Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, focused on promoting regional industrial development, attracting investments, and enhancing global engagement. The event saw participation from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and international delegates, with a focus on ceramics, engineering and renewable energy. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Gujarat's growth story, emphasizing the region's potential as a global manufacturing hub. The conference aimed to promote decentralized development and showcase Gujarat's progressive industrial policies. In a special mention, PM Modi said that the cows gifted to needy Rwandans in Bugesera, Rweru Village, had a special rule: that a new calf born from the gifted cow should be given to another person, hence multiplying the gift and impacting positively the local community. On the sideline of the conference, the High Commissioner had the opportunity to exchange with businesspeople, industrialists, company CEOs and education leaders. Many expressed interest to visit Rwanda and explore investment possibilities. Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences are preliminary to Vibrant Gujarat Summit which is also held biannually.

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PHOTOS: Rwandan envoy highlights strong ties with India at Vibrant Gujarat Conference