Kagame meets Jamaican PM, WTO chief on trade
Rwanda's president discussed cooperation in health, defence, and tourism with Jamaica's leader.
President Paul Kagame met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and World Trade Organization Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Antigua and Barbuda. The meetings, held on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and attracting investment.
With Prime Minister Holness, Kagame explored ways to expand collaboration in health, defence, and tourism, aiming to support economic development and improve public services. Discussions with Dr. Okonjo-Iweala centred on Rwanda’s partnership with the WTO and the importance of strengthening regional trade and investment for market access.
These engagements reflect Rwanda’s efforts to deepen international partnerships and develop practical cooperation with countries sharing development priorities. CHOGM 2026 brings together leaders to discuss shared challenges and explore strategies for promoting inclusive growth.
Why it mattersPresident Kagame's meetings aim to advance economic partnerships that can deliver tangible benefits in health, tourism, trade, and investment for Rwanda.