President Paul Kagame has held talks with Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across various sectors.
Kagame met Hun Manet on Friday afternoon, November 13, 2026, in Phnom Penh, as he continued his working visit to Cambodia.
He later held discussions with Hun Sen, focusing on the shared history of the two countries, the difficult periods they have experienced and how they have addressed the consequences of their past to rebuild and achieve self-reliance.
The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations between Rwanda and Cambodia and expanding cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
Kagame’s visit aims to promote collaboration in trade, investment, tourism and air transport. The two countries are also expected to sign cooperation agreements in some of these sectors.
The talks followed a reception earlier in the morning, during which Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame were welcomed by Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in an official ceremony.
Cambodia is also preparing to host the 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), scheduled to take place in Phnom Penh on November 15 and 16, 2026.
Kagame is expected to attend the summit, which will include the election of the OIF Secretary-General for the 2027–2030 term.
Rwandan national Louise Mushikiwabo, who has led the organisation since 2019, is seeking another term and faces three other candidates: Juliana Amato Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Coumba Bâ of Mauritania and Dacian Cioloș of Romania.
