Rwandan and Chinese institutions signed two cooperation agreements on Sunday, October 25, seeking to deepen ties in cultural heritage, technical education and economic development. This happened during RPF-Inkotanyi Secretary General Christophe Bazivamo’s visit to China. Bazivamo witnessed the signing of the memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during his visit to Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. ALSO READ: RPF, Chinese Communist Party seek deeper ties One agreement brings together the Changsha Museum and the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA). RCHA was represented by its Director General, Amb. Robert Masozera. The other agreement was signed between Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) with Changsha Vocational and Technical College. RP was represented by its Vice-Chancellor Sylvie Mucyo. During the visit, Bazivamo also held discussions with Hunan provincial leaders on expanding cooperation between Changsha and Kigali, as well as between Loudi and Muhanga District. The proposed city-to-city partnerships will focus on trade, investment, agriculture, technology and education, among other areas. ALSO READ: RPF, Chinese province sign agreements on school establishment, museum management Bazivamo began his visit on Thursday, October 22, with talks with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. The discussions focused on strengthening relations between the two ruling parties, including cooperation in training party cadres, research and cultural heritage management. He also visited the CPC Central Committee Party School, where he held discussions with the institution’s vice president on cooperation in training, research and development.
