VP launches innovation programme to boost ties with Africa
The Dollar Business Bureau On February 20 2017, Vice President Hamid Ansari launched India-Rwanda innovation growth programme to enhance opportunities between the two countries. The programme focuses on areas such as science, technology and innovation. The meeting was organised by the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda, Rwanda Development board, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Prime Minister of Rwanda Anastase attended the meeting. India’s Vice President discussed this initiative at a convention centre in Kigali with business leaders and, professionals from India and Africa. He said that India is ready to work with partners in Rwanda and other parts of Africa. Vice President said that after a pilot study of this initiative, there are plans to initiate in seven ...
India to give $3 mn grant, $81 mn credit to Rwanda
PTI India on Tuesday announced a grant of $3 million for medicines and purchase of medical equipment as well as a Line of Credit of $81 million for a road project in Rwanda as the two countries decided to collaborate closely to counter terrorism while stressing the need to isolate countries which support cross-border terrorism. After wide-ranging talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared elevation of bilateral ties to "strategic partnership" while noting India's increasing engagements as a development partner of Africa. Terming terrorism as the single biggest global threat and recognising the need to isolate countries which support cross-border terrorism, the two sides also decided to collaborate closely on counter-terrorism including blocking financing of terrorist activities, removing ...
