High commissioner Emmanuel Hategeka presented his letters of credence to President Prithvirajsing Roopun of Mauritius as the non-resident High Commissioner of Rwanda to the Republic of Mauritius, on Tuesday, September 17, at the State House in Mauritius. During the meeting, Hategeka conveyed warm greetings from President Paul Kagame and reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties. This was barely a week after Hategeka presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Maseru. Hategeka serves as Rwanda's High Commissioner accredited to South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Madagascar, and Mauritius. ALSO READ: Rwanda envoy to Lesotho presents letters of credence, pledges to strengthen bilateral relations While presenting his credentials, Hategeka emphasized his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, financial services, ICT, tourism, and public service delivery throughout his tenure. ALSO READ: LOLC Mauritius Holdings Ltd acquires Unguka Bank PLC In response, President Roopun congratulated President Kagame for his recent electoral success. He praised Rwanda's impressive economic progress and highlighted the country's reputation as one of the safest and cleanest in the world. Roopun also conveyed his warmest regards to the Rwandan leadership and people, expressing his eagerness to enhance the relationship between Mauritius and Rwanda further. ALSO READ: Rwandans, friends of Rwanda in Mauritius commemorate Genocide During his visit, Hategeka met with Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and Maneesh Gobin, Mauritius’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and International Trade, to explore strategies for enhancing the partnership between Rwanda and Mauritius. He also engaged with the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Economic Development Board to discuss bolstering business-to-business (B2B) interactions. Additionally, he connected with members of the Rwandan community in Mauritius, discussing their contributions to national development. Previously, Hategeka served as Rwanda’s Ambassador to the UAE and Bahrain and was the country’s first Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) before being succeeded by Amb. John Mirenge. Before his appointment, Ambassador Emmanuel Hategeka held several key roles, in shaping Rwanda’s economic landscape. From 2017, he served as Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the government agency tasked with accelerating economic growth through the private sector. Before RDB, he spent nearly seven years as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, driving Rwanda's trade policies forward. Rwanda and Mauritius have enjoyed strong bilateral relations, since 2000, built on mutual respect and cooperation. In 2023, the two nations signed a General Cooperation Agreement, providing a framework for further deepening this partnership. These ties have been strengthened through mutual exchanges and benchmarking visits by senior government officials. Notably, the Mauritius Prime Minister's visit in June 2022 marked the launch of the Rukarara V hydropower plant, an investment by Mauritius-based Omnicane Ltd. Additionally, the recent visit by the President of Mauritius during Kwibuka30 highlighted the growing collaboration between the two countries.
