On August 11th 2026 in Yerevan, Ambassador Major General Joseph Nzabamwita presented his Letters of Credence to President Vahagn Khachaturyan, accrediting him as Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Armenia.
“Today in Yerevan, I presented Letters of Credence to H.E President Vahagn Khachaturyan, accrediting me as Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Armenia. I also conveyed a Letter from H.E Paul Kagame to H.E Vahagn Khachaturyan requesting support of Armenia for candidacy of H.E Louise Mushikiwabo for position of Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, due for election in Nov 2026 in Cambodia. I thank my leadership for this trust and opportunity to continue serving my country as we promote Rwanda on the international scene”, Ambassador Joseph Nzabamwita said on X.
President Khachaturyan congratulated the ambassador on assuming office and wished him success in carrying out his responsible mission.
«It is very important that we are activating the relations between our two countries. There are already agreements to start political consultations. Of course, we must also ensure the continuity of this process,» said President Khachaturyan, emphasizing the need to realize the existing potential and to enrich the agenda of bilateral relations with practical content.
“It is very important that we activate the relations between our two countries.” He emphasized strengthening political dialogue and exploring opportunities of bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularly in AI, high technologies and innovation, as well as within Francophonie and platforms for landlocked countries”, President Khachaturian said on Rwanda-Armenia relations.
Ambassador Nzabamwita expressed his gratitude for the reception and conveyed the greetings from Rwandan President Paul Kagame to the President of Armenia.
During the meeting, the possibilities for developing bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Rwanda were discussed. The parties emphasized the importance of exploring opportunities for the formation and implementation of joint programs and initiatives in various sectors, highlighting the fields of artificial intelligence, high technologies, and innovation.
Ambassador Major General Joseph Nzabamwita is also accredited to Belarus and Serbia, with his residence in Russia. (End)