Israel’s deputy ambassadors in Africa convened in Kigali for a diplomatic retreat "to deliberate on a range of strategic issues and opportunities for collaboration,” Israel’s embassy in Kigali said in a statement.

"This conference is a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding partnerships across the continent,” the embassy said.

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During their retreat, the delegation visited among other areas, the Kigali Genocide Memorial to honour the victims of the genocide against the Tutsi.

The head of the delegation, who is also the Deputy Director General of the Africa Division Amb. Sharon Bar-Li, "expressed Israel’s solidarity with Rwanda that is built on shared history, longstanding friendship and partnership,” the statement said.

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According to the embassy, the gathering and the choice of the venue in Africa underscores Israel’s commitment to growing its relationship and partnership with the African continent.

Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda was pleased that this conference happened for its first time in Rwanda.

"She also noted that this was a huge step in strengthening the already existing diplomatic relations and friendship,” the statement read.

The delegation also met with the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Gen. (Rtd.) James Kabarebe.

"Israel has long been a partner to African nations, with decades of cooperation in areas like agriculture, healthcare, ICT and innovation among others and this marks another chapter in the ongoing efforts to build a robust, multifaceted partnership that benefits both Israel and Africa,” the embassy said.