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Belgium donates Frw18.5 billion

KIGALI -The Belgian government has given 23.5 million euros (approx. Frw18.5billion) to Rwanda to support energy, criminal investigation and horticulture development.The three financial agreements were signed yesterday by the State Minister for Regional Cooperation Rosemary Museminari and the Belgian Ambassador Francois Roux at the Foreign affairs ministry headquarters. Under the three agreements, it was agreed that 15 million euros will be used to build hydro-power plants in Western and Southern provinces as well as electricity lines for connecting them to the national grid for local distribution.
Ambassador Roux (left) shakes hands with Museminari after signing the agreements as Wellas Mukama, the in - charge of the Europe desk, applauds. This was at offices of the Foreign Affairs ministry. (Photo/ G. Barya)
Ambassador Roux (left) shakes hands with Museminari after signing the agreements as Wellas Mukama, the in - charge of the Europe desk, applauds. This was at offices of the Foreign Affairs ministry. (Photo/ G. Barya)
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