Rwanda’s newly appointed Ambassador to Switzerland Amb. Soline Nyirahabimana presented her Credentials to Her Excellency Micheline CALMY-REY President of the Swiss Confederation on September 20, 2011at the Federal Palace in Bern.
Also Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations in Geneva, in Switzerland confirmed that she is intending to work with Swiss authorities and institutions to strengthen the existing bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Amb Nyirahabimana expressed the wish to set up a Joint Permanent Commission between Rwanda and Switzerland.
She said the commission will serve as a framework for the two governments for a consultation on all matters relating to the cooperation between Rwanda and Switzerland, through mutual respect.
Ambassador Nyirahabimana also briefed Swiss President on the current socio-economic and political situation in Rwanda that included achievements in Education, Health, Gender and ICT sectors.
She also pointed out some home grown initiatives which are helping to reduce poverty and boost economic development in Rwanda such as Ubudehe, Girinka (One cow per poor family), Umuganda and many more.
The Swiss President acknowledged the progress made in Rwanda adding that Swiss Government is ready to farther bilateral relationship with Rwanda.
Ambassador Nyirahabimana was accompanied by the First Counsellor of Rwandan Embassy in Switzerland, Alphonse Kayitare.
Her Excellency Micheline CALMY-REY officially visited Rwanda in July 2007.
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