(Ecofin Agency) - • Kagame and Tokaïev signed agreements in diplomacy, ICT, finance, and more
• This is Kagame’s second official visit to Kazakhstan since 2016
• Talks focused on trade, agriculture, mining, and digital governance

Rwandan President Paul Kagame made an official visit to Kazakhstan from May 27 to 28, 2025, to strengthen bilateral diplomatic and economic ties. This marked his second visit to the country.

President Kagame and President @TokayevKZ witnessed the signing of key agreements between Rwanda and the Republic of Kazakhstan, strengthening cooperation in:
- Diplomatic and Political consultations
- ICT
- Education
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Mining pic.twitter.com/IDGPmIr01E

— Presidency | Rwanda (@UrugwiroVillage) May 28, 2025

On May 28 in Astana, Kagame and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokaïev signed several cooperation agreements aimed at advancing relations between Kigali and Astana. The agreements covered diplomacy, information and communication technologies (ICT), education, agriculture, finance, and mining.

The first agreement concerns diplomatic and political consultations, while the second targets ICT cooperation. Additional agreements were signed to support collaboration in education, agriculture, finance, and mining.

“Kazakhstan is ready to translate our aspirations into practical outcomes through the implementation of specific, mutually beneficial projects. I am confident that the agreements reached during your visit will elevate Kazakh-Rwandan relations to a new level,” said President Tokaïev.

During their discussions, the two leaders identified priority areas for future collaboration, including trade, investment, transportation, agriculture, information technology, e-governance, and financial services.

Rwanda and Kazakhstan established formal diplomatic relations in November 2016, following President Kagame’s first visit to the country. That visit also marked the appointment of Rwanda’s first ambassador to Kazakhstan, laying the groundwork for continued bilateral engagement.

Since then, both countries have sustained dialogue through their respective embassies and government ministries.