Kigali and St. Louis sign trade partnership
The agreement aims to boost investment and cooperation in sectors from agriculture to technology.
The City of Kigali and the US city of St. Louis signed a sister-city agreement on Tuesday, November 10, to strengthen economic ties and attract investment. The partnership framework covers sectors including agriculture, healthcare, technology, biosciences, education, and urban development.
A delegation of over 40 business leaders and officials from St. Louis, led by Mayor Cara Spencer and County Executive Dr. Sam Page, visited Kigali for the signing. Fulgence Dusabimana, Kigali's Deputy Mayor for Urbanisation and Infrastructure, stated that the partnership's success will be measured by the benefits it brings to residents, aiming to connect companies, encourage exploration of new markets, and promote technology transfer.
St. Louis offers expertise in agriculture, research, healthcare, and innovation, while Kigali's infrastructure and development initiatives were praised by Mayor Spencer. The agreement also facilitates educational and cultural exchanges, with St. Louis Economic Development Partnership noting the goal of developing economic, educational, and cultural connections.