Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Relations with Rwanda

The Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya, Ruvini De Silva, participated in a meeting held on 08 October 2026 at the Nairobi Serena Hotel with the State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, Dr. Usta Kaitesi; the Minister of Infrastructure of Rwanda, Damien Murwanashyaka; the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Kenya; and other Non-Resident Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Rwanda from Kenya.

During the meeting, the Acting High Commissioner appreciated the initiative taken by the High Commission of Rwanda in Kenya to convene diplomatic representatives accredited to Rwanda, providing a platform for dialogue and the exploration of opportunities for enhanced bilateral and regional cooperation.

She highlighted the friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Rwanda and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. She recalled the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Rwanda on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. She also noted that a visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka to Rwanda was expected in December 2026, providing a further opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new avenues for cooperation.

The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic engagement and explore prospects for closer cooperation between Rwanda and its international partners accredited from Nairobi.