Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit in pictures

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his host President Paul Kagame at the welcome ceremony at Village Urugwiro in Kacyiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his host President Paul Kagame at the welcome ceremony at Village Urugwiro in Kacyiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan at the welcome ceremony at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan at the welcome ceremony at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Rwandan drummers entertain the visiting Chinese First Couple and their delegation at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Rwandan drummers entertain the visiting Chinese First Couple and their delegation at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Xi Jinping during a media briefing in Kigali on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Xi Jinping during a media briefing in Kigali on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Kagame speaks during the two leader’s joint media briefing in Kigali on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Kagame speaks during the two leader’s joint media briefing in Kigali on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
A section of President Xi Jinping’s delegation during the media briefing at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
A section of President Xi Jinping’s delegation during the media briefing at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Presidents Kagame and Xi look on as two of their officials sign one of the 15 bilateral agreements that were sealed on the second day of the Chinese leader’s visit to Rwanda on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Presidents Kagame and Xi look on as two of their officials sign one of the 15 bilateral agreements that were sealed on the second day of the Chinese leader’s visit to Rwanda on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
The Army Brass Band performs at the ceremony to welcome the Chinese leader to Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
The Army Brass Band performs at the ceremony to welcome the Chinese leader to Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Xi Jinping, and his host President Paul Kagame, inspect a guard of honour mounted by the Rwanda Defence Forces at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Xi Jinping, and his host President Paul Kagame, inspect a guard of honour mounted by the Rwanda Defence Forces at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan moments after the Chinese First Couple arrived at Kigali International Airport on Sunday. Village Urugwiro.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan moments after the Chinese First Couple arrived at Kigali International Airport on Sunday. Village Urugwiro.
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at Kigali International Airport on Sunday. Village Urugwiro.
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at Kigali International Airport on Sunday. Village Urugwiro.
Presidents Paul Kagame and Xi Jinping and their respective delegations during bilateral talks that resulted in the signing of 15 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Presidents Paul Kagame and Xi Jinping and their respective delegations during bilateral talks that resulted in the signing of 15 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding at Village Urugwiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
The two presidents and their wives during tête-à-tête on Day Two of the Chinese leader’s visit to Rwanda on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
The two presidents and their wives during tête-à-tête on Day Two of the Chinese leader’s visit to Rwanda on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan during a visit to FAWE Girls School in Gisozi, Gasabo District on Monday. Courtesy.
First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan during a visit to FAWE Girls School in Gisozi, Gasabo District on Monday. Courtesy.
The First Ladies observe students as they undertook practical work in the laboratory at FAWE Girls School on Monday. Courtesy.
The First Ladies observe students as they undertook practical work in the laboratory at FAWE Girls School on Monday. Courtesy.
The two Presidents and First Ladies clap after sharing a toast at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
The two Presidents and First Ladies clap after sharing a toast at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Xi speaks during the luncheon at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Xi speaks during the luncheon at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
The two Presidents and First Ladies at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
The two Presidents and First Ladies at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Presidents Paul Kagame and Xi Jinping and First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan observe the national anthems of the two countries at Kigali International Airport before the China’s First Couple’s departure on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
Presidents Paul Kagame and Xi Jinping and First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan observe the national anthems of the two countries at Kigali International Airport before the China’s First Couple’s departure on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame bid farewell to President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at Kigali International Airport on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame bid farewell to President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at Kigali International Airport on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame and her Chinese counterpart Peng Liyuan shortly before  the Chinese President and First Lady concluded their two-day state visit to Rwanda on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame and her Chinese counterpart Peng Liyuan shortly before the Chinese President and First Lady concluded their two-day state visit to Rwanda on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Kagame addresses guests and officials during the luncheon at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
President Kagame addresses guests and officials during the luncheon at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
A cultural troupe entertains guests during a luncheon organised in honour of the Chinese President at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
A cultural troupe entertains guests during a luncheon organised in honour of the Chinese President at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Village Urugwiro.
FAWE students perform a traditional dance to welcome the First Ladies to their school on Monday. Courtesy.
FAWE students perform a traditional dance to welcome the First Ladies to their school on Monday. Courtesy.
Students at the girls-only school welcome their guests on Monday. Courtesy.
Students at the girls-only school welcome their guests on Monday. Courtesy.
FAWE Girls School students were keen to listen to First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan, who is also a UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women education. Courtesy.
FAWE Girls School students were keen to listen to First Ladies Jeannette Kagame and Peng Liyuan, who is also a UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women education. Courtesy.
The students presented gifts for the visiting First Ladies. Courtesy.
The students presented gifts for the visiting First Ladies. Courtesy.
The First Ladies and other officials during a presentation on the work of Imbuto Foundation in Kigali on Monday. Courtesy.
The First Ladies and other officials during a presentation on the work of Imbuto Foundation in Kigali on Monday. Courtesy.
The Chinese First Lady, Peng Liyuan, accompanied by her host and counterpart Jeannette Kagame, also visited Imbuto Foundation, the brainchild of Mrs Kagame, which has played a major role in improving the lives of vulnerable members of society, including students and the elderly, across Rwanda. Courtesy.
The Chinese First Lady, Peng Liyuan, accompanied by her host and counterpart Jeannette Kagame, also visited Imbuto Foundation, the brainchild of Mrs Kagame, which has played a major role in improving the lives of vulnerable members of society, including students and the elderly, across Rwanda. Courtesy.
Presidents Paul Kagame and Xi Jinping shortly after the Chinese leader’s arrival at Kigali International Airport on Sunday evening. Village Urugwiro.
Presidents Paul Kagame and Xi Jinping shortly after the Chinese leader’s arrival at Kigali International Airport on Sunday evening. Village Urugwiro.
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