Rwanda and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in air transport, particularly in aircraft airworthiness certification, to improve the safety and efficiency of civil aviation.
The agreement was signed on Monday, October 12, 2026, by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
It is expected to enhance technical cooperation and strengthen the capacity of both countries’ aviation authorities to monitor and enforce civil aviation regulations. It will also facilitate collaboration in certifying the airworthiness of civil aircraft and inspecting aviation equipment and documentation.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, State Minister in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Col. Claudien Bizimungu, reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with China in air transport.
“The Government of Rwanda fully supports this partnership. We are committed to further strengthening our cooperation. Today, we are not simply signing a document; we are also reinforcing the friendship between our two countries and investing in making the skies safer for everyone travelling on our aircraft,” he said.
The agreement builds on existing cooperation between Rwanda and China, as both countries continue to expand collaboration across various sectors to support development.
