Kagame arrives in Cambodia for OIF summit
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is in Phnom Penh for a state visit and the 20th Francophonie Summit.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Thursday for a state visit and the 20th Francophonie Summit.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the Rwandan leaders, and President Kagame is scheduled for a royal audience with King Norodom Sihamoni on November 13. Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation, with several agreements expected to be signed covering trade, investment, aviation, and tourism.
The 20th Francophonie Summit, hosted by Cambodia, will take place in Phnom Penh on November 15 and 16, where the next Secretary-General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) will be elected.
Why it mattersPresident Kagame will meet Cambodia's top leaders and witness the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements on November 13.