Published on 23/10/2024
President Paul Kagame arrived in Apia, capital city of Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), hosted by HM King Charles III. As outgoing Chair, Kagame will speak at the Opening Ceremony, marking the transition of leadership.
He will also join King Charles and President Mohammed Irfaan Ali of Guyana in addressing the Sustainable Markets Initiative. This high-level event will focus on driving global sustainability efforts.
President Kagame will also attend a State Banquet hosted by Commonwealth incoming Chair, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa of Samoa and a banquet hosted by His Majesty King Charles.
President Kagame held talks with Prime Minister Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa
In addition, the Head of State will attend the Executive Session chaired by Prime Minister Mata’afa as well as the CHOGM Retreat, a closed working session for Heads of State and Government.
On Tuesday evening, President Kagame held talks with Prime Minister Mata’afa with whom they discussed on ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between Rwanda and Samoa.
