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Official visit of Xavier Bettel and Franz Fayot to Rwanda

  1. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (left to right) Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy, Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media, chief investment officer at Kigali, International Financial Centre

    (left to right) Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy, Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media, chief investment officer at Kigali, International Financial Centre

  2. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (left to right) Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

    (left to right) Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

  3. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media

    Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media

  4. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

    Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

  5. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (left to right) Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy ; Eric Karekezi, Technical Advisor, National Bank of Rwanda

    (left to right) Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy ; Eric Karekezi, Technical Advisor, National Bank of Rwanda

  6. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    Rwanda – World Telecommunication Development Conference of the ITU (WTDC) – Meeting with the ITU Secretary-General

    Rwanda – World Telecommunication Development Conference of the ITU (WTDC) – Meeting with the ITU Secretary-General

  7. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (from left to right) Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media

    (from left to right) Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media

  8. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    Rwanda – World Telecommunication Development Conference of the ITU (WTDC) – Opening segment of the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition

    Rwanda – World Telecommunication Development Conference of the ITU (WTDC) – Opening segment of the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition

  9. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    World Telecommunication Development Conference of the ITU (WTDC) – Opening segment of the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition – Speech by the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media, Xavier Bettel

    World Telecommunication Development Conference of the ITU (WTDC) – Opening segment of the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition – Speech by the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media, Xavier Bettel

  10. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    Visit of the Genocide Memorial - (from left to right) Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and of the East African Community of the Republic of Rwanda ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Jean-Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement

    Visit of the Genocide Memorial Р(from left to right) Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and of the East African Community of the Republic of Rwanda ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Jean-Damasc̬ne Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement

  11. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    Visit of the Genocide Memorial

    Visit of the Genocide Memorial

  12. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (from left to right) Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media

    (from left to right) Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media

  13. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (from left to right) Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda ; Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and of the East African Community of the Republic of Rwanda ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

    (from left to right) Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda ; Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and of the East African Community of the Republic of Rwanda ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

  14. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (from left to right) Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda

    (from left to right) Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda

  15. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    (from left to right) Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and of the East African Community of the Republic of Rwanda ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

    (from left to right) Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and of the East African Community of the Republic of Rwanda ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State, Minister for Communications and Media ; Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda ; Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy

  16. During Minister Fayot’s meeting with the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the ministers talked about potential areas of renewed cooperation with Rwanda. They also took the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Kigali Financial Centre development project, for the implementation of which Rwanda had officially requested Luxembourg’s support, given the Grand Duchy’s long-standing experience in inclusive and innovative finance. The support of the Luxembourg Cooperation aims in particular at promoting the development of sustainable finance, the establishment of a FinTech ecosystem, the development of impact finance and capacity building. Cooperation in these sectors thus aims to empower vulnerable and underserved populations by facilitating access to financial services from which they are often excluded.

    Meeting of the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, and of the Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy, Franz Fayot, with the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame

    Meeting of the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, and of the Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of the Economy, Franz Fayot, with the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame

  17. (from left to right) Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs ; Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda

    (from left to right) Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs ; Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda

  18. Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs ; n.c. ;n.c. ; Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Rwanda

    Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs ; n.c. ;n.c. ; Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Rwanda

©SIP / Jean-Christophe Verhaegen ©SIP / Jean-Christophe Verhaegen Prime Minister Bettel also took the opportunity of his stay in Kigali to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial – a place of remembrance established to commemorate the 1994 Rwandan Tutsi genocide – to pay tribute to the victims of the genocide. Together with experts from Lhoft and the Chamber of Commerce, a networking event was organised on 7 June to make new contacts. In concrete terms, the Lhoft network – in particular through the “Catapult Inclusion Africa” programme”, which is co-financed by the Luxembourg Cooperation – and the Chamber of Commerce in Rwanda were mobilised in order to invite interesting Rwandan and African start-ups, with the help of local incubators but also via direct contacts with promising companies. Press release by the Ministry of State / Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs In conclusion, the Prime Minister stated that “Luxembourg believes in the mission of the ITU. Luxembourg supports the political objective of Partner2Connect. We want to become the partner you need to build and enable meaningful connectivity. Here in Rwanda, with its ambitious digital goals, and around the world. We want to share the expertise we have developed in Luxembourg. We want to be a strong partner in your network.” Another major point on the agenda of this official visit was the participation of the Prime Minister and Minister Fayot in the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and taking place for the first time in Africa. ©SIP / Jean-Christophe Verhaegen In addition to the political meetings of this mission, it is also important to develop relations between Luxembourg and local economic partners. This is especially true for Rwanda and its capital Kigali, which is on a development vector complementary to Luxembourg’s expertise – with priorities on ICT and innovative financial services. ©SIP / Jean-Christophe Verhaegen ©SIP / Jean-Christophe Verhaegen He was first welcomed by Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to continue discussions on potential sectors of intervention in the context of a renewal of development cooperation between Luxembourg and Rwanda. In this respect, Minister Fayot underlined the importance that Luxembourg attaches to the protection of human rights, which are a transversal priority of Luxembourg’s cooperation strategy and which are promoted in the various interventions carried out in the context of the Grand Duchy’s development cooperation. In the context of the World Telecommunication Development Conference, Franz Fayot and his counterpart also discussed the topic of digitalisation and the opportunities it offers for development cooperation. Minister Fayot underlined the importance of digitalisation, particularly in improving access to basic social services for the disadvantaged populations. ©SIP / Jean-Christophe Verhaegen ©SIP / Jean-Christophe Verhaegen “This may be the first time the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference has been held in Africa, but it should not be the last. The African continent has enormous potential to reap the benefits of digital innovation and to leapfrog into a world of digital opportunities,” noted the Prime Minister at the opening of his speech.

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