Rawalpindi: H.E. Fatou Harerimana, the High Commissioner of Rwanda, paid her maiden visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). The visit aimed to foster bilateral trade relations and encourage the business community to explore trade and investment opportunities in Rwanda.
RCCI President Usman Shaukat warmly welcomed the High Commissioner and presented an overview of the Chamber’s initiatives and contributions to promoting trade. He also shared key insights into the existing trade data between Pakistan and Rwanda, highlighting key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, machinery, textiles, and tourism as promising areas for collaboration. “The current bilateral trade volume is negligible, and there is a need to significantly enhance trade relations through strategic partnerships and joint ventures,” he emphasized.
In her remarks, H.E. Fatou Harerimana commended RCCI’s efforts in fostering trade activities and underscored Rwanda’s business-friendly environment, particularly its Ease of Doing Business (EODB) policies. She emphasized the need for enhanced economic ties, stating, “Pakistan and Rwanda share friendly relations based on mutual respect and growing economic cooperation. The private sectors of both countries must play an instrumental role in expanding these relations further.”
The High Commissioner also highlighted the opportunities available in Rwanda for Pakistani investors and businesses, inviting them to explore joint ventures and investment possibilities.
Accompanying the High Commissioner were Mutuyimana Charlotte, Executive Assistant to the High Commissioner, and Maryam Zafar, Mission Receptionist. The visit concluded on a positive note, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to strengthening economic collaboration and exploring new opportunities for growth and prosperity.
The event was attended by Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, Group Leader Sohail Altaf, members of the Executive Committee, women entrepreneurs, and other distinguished RCCI members. Group Leader Sohail Altaf participated in presenting a memento to the High Commissioner to mark the occasion.
