President Paul Kagame and King Mswati III share a light moment at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 13. The King held a tête-à-tête with President Kagame and they graced the signing of four cooperation agreements that include Defence, Police Cooperation, Correction Service and Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports. Photos by Village Urugwiro.
King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini on August 10, began his official visit to Rwanda.
The monarch and his queen, Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama, were among the dignitaries who attended President Kagame’s inauguration at Amahoro stadium on Sunday, August 11, in a colorful ceremony attended by more than 20 Heads of State and Government from Africa
On Tuesday, August 13, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame received King Mswati III and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama at Urugwiro Village for an official welcome ceremony.
The King also held a tête-à-tête with President Kagame and also witnessed the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding, on Defence, Police Cooperation, Correction Service and Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports.
During his visit, King Mswati III took part in several activities including, a guided tour of Africa Improved Foods at the Kigali Special Economic Zone, a visit at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, a visit at Irembo, a digital services company that facilitates access to different government services.
Below is a pictorial to show the highlights of his visit to Rwanda.
King Mswati III of Eswatini arrives at Kigali International Airport ahead of President Paul Kagame’s inauguration on Saturday, August 10.
On his arrival at the airport, the monarch was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe on Saturday, August 10.
King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini began his official state visit to Rwanda on August 10.
The royal couple arrive at Amahoro stadium. They were among the dignitaries who attended President Kagame’s inauguration at Amahoro stadium on Sunday, August 11.
The King and Queen Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama greet over 45,000 participants who attended the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on August 11.
An aerial view of the newly revamped Amahoro Stadium during the inauguration ceremony on Sunday, August 11 where King Mswati and over 20 other Heads of State were in attendence.
King Mswati III was among the 22 Heads of State who attended President Kagame’s inauguration at Amahoro stadium on Sunday
Rwanda Defence Force armed guard during the parade at the inauguration.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the newly revamped Amahoro Stadium.
President Paul Kagame greets King Mswati III during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium.
Over 45,000 Rwandans and Friends of Rwanda gathered at Amahoro stadium to witness the swearing-ceremony of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11.
President Kagame interacts with King Mswati III after taking his Presidential Oath on Sunday. The monarch congratulated Kagame for his victory.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame greets Queen Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama as the royal couple exited Amahoro Stadium after the inauguration ceremony.
President Kagame addresses delegates at a State Banquet which he hosted in honour of the visiting heads of state and other dignitaries following his inauguration as President for the next five years.
The King and his queen Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama were among the dignitaries who attended a State Banquet on Monday, August 12 at Kigali Convention Centre.
Heads of State and Government and other dignitaries during a State Banquet on Monday, August 12.
A Rwandan band entertain Heads of State and Government and other guests during a State Banquet on Monday, August 12.
King Mswati III interacts with Israel Bimpe, the CEO of Irembo during a guided tour of Irembo on Monday, August 12.
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire welcomes King Mswati at the Irembo Campus in Nyarutarma on August 12. In the background is State Minister for Education Claudette Irere chatting with the queen.
Mswati during a guided tour of Irembo. Seen here interacting with staff who are on duty.
The Monarch during a guided tour of Irembo.
During his visit to Rwanda, King Mswati III also visited Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Gasabo District
The King during a tour of the University on Tuesday, August 13.
Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu shows King Mswati III a presentation during his visit at Carnegie Mellon University Africa.
The Monarch poses for a photo with Ministers and Carnegie Mellon University Africa staff at the campus in Kigali.
King Mswati III, on Tuesday, August 13, did a guided tour of Africa Improved Foods at the Kigali Special Economic Zone.
The visiting monarch was accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri(Left) and State Minister for Education Claudette Irere (Right)
Some products that are produced by Africa Improved Foods which was toured by King Mswati at the Kigali Special Economic Zone on Tuesday.
King Mswati III signs in the book of visitors after a guided tour of Africa Improved Foods at the Kigali Special Economic Zone
The visit aims to further bolster the growing bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and the Kingdom of Eswatini.
On Tuesday, August 13, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame received King Mswati III and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama at Urugwiro Village for an official welcome ceremony.
A Guard of Honour mounted to welcome King Mswati at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 13.
President Paul Kagame and King Mswati III share a light moment at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 13. The King held a tête-à-tête with President Kagame and they graced the signing of four cooperation agreements that include Defence, Police Cooperation, Correction Service and Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports. Photos by Village Urugwiro.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama at an official welcome ceremony on Tuesday, August 13.
King Mswati III and President Paul Kagame graced the signing of four cooperation agreements. The visit aims to further bolster the growing bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, Eswatini Minister of Home Affairs, sign an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports in both countries.
King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini delivers his remarks during the signing ceremony at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 13.
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame and King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama pose for a photo at Village Urugwiro
President Paul Kagame meets with King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini during a tête-à-tête at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 13.
The monarch and President Kagame interact at Village Urugwiro. The two leaders graced the signing of four cooperation agreements that include Defence, Police Cooperation, Correction Service and Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports.
Army band performs at the official welcome ceremony at Village Urugwiro.