Question: Name the President of Rwanda who was on a working visit to India from 9-11 January 2017?
(a) Paul Mugabe
(b) Paul Kagame
(c) Charles Murigande
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- From 9-11 January 2017; President of Rwanda Paul Kagame paid a working visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi.
- This was his first official visit to India.
- India-Rwanda relations are marked by cordiality, convergence of views and cooperation on major international issues, an increasing trend in bilateral trade and investments, greater people to people contact and a deep sense of mutual respect.
- Bilateral relations between India and Rwanda have been cordial and have grown steadily over the years.
- The bilateral trade between India and Rwanda has been gradually increasing over the last few years, even though in terms of value the total trade remains very modest at US$ 78.10 million for 2012-13.
- He also attended the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2017.
- Following agreement / declaration were released:
1. MoU on forensic sciences cooperation between the two nations.
2. MoU for Rwanda’s accession to the International Solar Alliance.
3. Declaration on strategic partnership between India and Rwanda.
4. Joint Statement. - Prime Minister Modi further announced gifting of US$ 2 million of medicines and a cash grant of US$ 1 million for sourcing medical equipment from India.
Reference:
https://www.mea.gov.in/incoming-visit-detail.htm?27915/DECLARATION+ON+STRATEGIC+PARTNERSHIP+BETWEEN+INDIA+AND+RWANDA
http://mea.gov.in/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl/27914/IndiaRwanda+Joint+Statement+during+the+visit+of+President+of+Rwanda+to+India+January+911+2017
http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-MTA/Mjk0MjYw/rwanda-kenya-presidents-to-attend-vibrant-gujarat-summit.html