Kagame begins Cambodia state visit with royal welcome
Rwanda's president was received by Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh before a week of talks and signings.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame were received by Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on Friday, 13 November, in a formal welcome that opened the state visit. A private audience between the King and Rwanda's leader followed the ceremony.
Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the trip will bring talks with the country's senior leaders, and agreements on trade, investment, aviation and tourism are due to be signed. Kagame is scheduled to meet Senate President Hun Sen, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary and Prime Minister Hun Manet, and is also expected to visit the Independence Monument.
After the visit, Kagame will attend the 20th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Phnom Penh on 15 and 16 November. Rwanda's Secretary-General, Louise Mushikiwabo, is seeking another term there, against three challengers, in a vote on 16 November.
Why it mattersRwandan and Cambodian businesses wanting to trade, invest or fly between the two countries will see agreements on trade, investment, aviation and tourism signed during the visit.