- A virtual Rwanda-Zimbabwe business seminar was held on June 16, to encourage business communities form both sides to explore business opportunities between the two countries.
- As a follow up to the virtual seminar, a physical trade and investment conference between Rwanda and Zimbabwe is planned in Rwanda in July this year.
A virtual Rwanda-Zimbabwe business seminar was held on June 16, to encourage business communities form both the sides to explore business opportunities between the two countries. The objective of the interactive session on trade and investment between Rwanda and Zimbabwe was to create awareness of the business opportunities available in the two countries.
The virtual seminar was attended by 200 public and private sector players from Rwanda and Zimbabwe. As a follow up to the virtual seminar, a physical trade and investment conference between Rwanda and Zimbabwe is planned in Rwanda in July this year.
Addressing the seminar, Clare Akamanzi, CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), observed that both the countries should build on the existing bilateral relations and stimulate trade and investment between the two countries. She pointed out that sectors such as energy, agriculture, trade and manufacturing, hospitality and financial services, are promising areas for boosting cooperation. She added that by virtue of its business-friendly environment, Rwanda was able to attract critical investments including Volkswagen, Zipline etc.
