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Oman, Rwanda agree to open embassies, establish joint business council

The measures are expected to strengthen diplomatic representation, facilitate cooperation and support the expansion of economic and investment partnerships between Oman and Rwanda.

TAS News Service

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

MUSCAT : Oman and Rwanda have agreed to open resident embassies in their respective countries as part of a broader push to strengthen bilateral relations, according to a joint statement issued following Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s official visit to the Sultanate.

The two countries also agreed to establish a joint committee and a joint business council, as well as implement a cooperation programme aimed at expanding engagement across areas of mutual interest.

The measures are expected to strengthen diplomatic representation, facilitate cooperation and support the expansion of economic and investment partnerships between Oman and Rwanda.

The announcement followed Kagame’s two-day official visit to Oman, during which he held talks with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Salalah.

Oman and Rwanda also signed two agreements and six memoranda of understanding during the visit, covering areas including visa exemptions, taxation, agriculture, logistics, investment and strategic cooperation.

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