Background Story

Rwanda’s cooperation with Sweden began after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, when Sweden provided Rwanda with humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the genocide.

Over the years, the cooperation evolved to become more diverse and long-term in nature, and as the two countries established diplomatic ties.

In 2007, Rwanda opened an Embassy in Stockholm. This was followed by the opening of a Swedish Embassy in Kigali in 2010, which was initially headed by a Chargé d’Affaires. In 2016, Sweden upgraded its mission and appointed its first Ambassador to Rwanda.  

Swedish development cooperation with Rwanda is governed by a strategy for the period 2020 - 2024. The strategy focuses on human rights, democracy and gender equality; environment and climate; and more inclusive economic growth. In addition, support is provided for building up domestic research capacity in Rwanda.

Vision, Mission, and Mandate

The Vision, Mission and Mandate of the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to Sweden.

Vision

Rwanda: One people, one nation, a reliable investment and tourism destination.

Mission

The mission of Rwanda Embassy in Sweden is to effectively represent Rwanda to its countries of accreditation through advancing Rwanda’s vital interest in Diplomatic, Political, Security and Social Economical areas.

Mandate

To implement national foreign policy by strengthening political, economic and technical cooperation through investment and tourism promotion and technology and skills sourcing within countries of accreditation.

Our Consulars

First Secretary

Embassy of Rwanda in Sweden

Alfred Rukeribuga

arukeribuga@minaffet.gov.rw

Our Projects

There are a number of ongoing projects between Rwanda and Sweden.

UR-Sweden Project

The UR-Sweden Program contributes to the development of Rwanda and Poverty Eradication through research support to the University of Rwanda. It is the largest and most comprehensive externally funded Institutional Program at the University of Rwanda. Sweden’s research cooperation with Rwanda was among the very first of our programs in the country, and it is seemingly the most long-term one.

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Investment and Tourism Promotion

Rwanda has an excellent investment climate, a robust and pro-business government, a fast growing economy and access to markets across East Africa. Known as the land of 1000 hills, Rwanda's stunning scenery and warm friendly people offer unique experiences in one of most remarkable countries in the world.

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