Africa House Pakistan, Rwanda export board sign coffee trade MoU
The memorandum was signed at the headquarters of Rwanda's National Agricultural Export Development Board in Kigali and is the first of its kind between the two sides.
Pakistan's Africa House and the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) of Rwanda have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in coffee trade, education and technical expertise, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Thursday.
The MoU was signed at NAEB's headquarters in Kigali, APP said. It described the agreement as a significant milestone for Africa House Pakistan, and said it was the first memorandum of its kind between the two organisations.
The agreement is aimed at promoting coffee culture and bilateral trade between Pakistan and Rwanda, according to the report. It includes provisions for education and sharing technical expertise in the coffee sector.
APP did not name the officials who signed the document or provide financial details of the arrangement. The report said the signing took place during a visit by representatives of Africa House Pakistan to Rwanda.
Africa House Pakistan is a platform that promotes African business and trade ties with Pakistan, APP noted. The agreement with NAEB, Rwanda's national agency for agricultural export development, is expected to open new channels for coffee imports and agricultural cooperation.
The signing comes as Pakistan seeks to diversify its trade partners and reduce dependence on traditional markets. Rwandan coffee, known for its specialty beans, has been expanding in international markets.
The two sides described the memorandum as a foundation for broader economic collaboration, APP reported. No timeline for implementation or specific trade targets were announced.
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