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In order to deepen Sino-Rwandan cooperation, China and Rwanda signed a number of cooperation documents covering such areas as investment, finance, e-commerce and law enforcement on Monday during President Xi Jinping's state visit.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Xi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame.
Before the signing ceremony, Kagame hosted a grand ceremony to welcome Xi and had a meeting with the Chinese president. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 47 years ago, China and Rwanda have treated each other as equals with sincerity and friendship, Xi said. Xi recalled that during Kagame's visit to China in March 2017, they had an in-depth exchange of views on advancing bilateral ties and cooperation for mutual benefits, adding that their consensus has seen comprehensive implementation.
Xi said that Kagame, since becoming rotating chairman of the African Union, has proactively maintained the unity and cooperation of Africa, pushing the building of free trade zones, and played an important role in strengthening Africa.
Under the leadership of Kagame, Rwanda has upheld a development path that fits its national situation, achieved national stability and social harmony, and gained rapid economic growth, Xi said, adding that Rwanda has set an example for other countries that are being rebuilt after wars and other conflicts.
Xi's visit to Rwanda will further push forward the two countries'friendly cooperation. The friendship of the Rwandan government and the people toward the Chinese people as soon as he set foot on the country's soil.
