Mexico has opened a consulate general in Kigali, becoming the first Latin American country’s diplomatic representation in Rwanda, APA reliably learnt Saturday from a diplomatic source here.
“This consulate will facilitate economic, commercial, social and cultural exchanges between the two countries,” said Aimable Rumongi, a Rwandan national who was approved in May 2014 as the honorary Consul to in Rwanda with residence in Kigali.
The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1976 and Rwanda maintains presence in Mexico through its ambassador to the United States of America.
Mexico named an ambassador to Rwanda for the first time in 2007 with residence in Nairobi (Kenya).
It said that the consul to Rwanda will foster travel and business, facilitate conversations and connections that will ultimately deepen the friendship and relationship between the people of Mexico and the people of Rwanda.
Hailing the establishment of diplomatic ties between Rwanda and Mexico, Rumongi said there has been new progress every day since then. “The move will build a bridge of friendship opening a new window of mutual understanding between the two peoples,” he said.
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