Israel opens first ever embassy in Rwanda
MEMO | February 22, 2019
Israel’s government on Friday opened its first ever embassy in Rwanda, a step seen as promoting its presence on the continent of Africa, Israel’s Broadcasting Authority reported.
The new Israeli Ambassador to Kigali, Ronny Adam, presented his credentials to the Rwandan foreign ministry, Anadolu Agency reports.
Following a meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Adam signalled the intention of Kigali and Tel Aviv to boost cooperation in different fields, Israel’s Broadcasting Authority reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Chad on Jan, 20, where he announced the official resumption of ties with N’Djamena following a meeting with Chadian President Idriss Deby.
In recent years, Israel has sought to improve relations with African states.
Israel currently maintains embassies in 10 of 54 African countries, namely, Senegal, Egypt, Angola, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Cameroon.
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Well, that doesn’t make me think very well of Rwanda, does it?
Oops. I so apologize for saying what I said that got my comment gone. I beg your forgiveness.
Not really. Ya’ll are assholes.
Oh, man. This is the wrong tact. Go ahead though. Keep on keeping on. I want you to.
It’s ya’lls fault for the delay.