On Monday, 17 January 2025, the President of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Dr. Kalinda Francois Xavier, together with Vice Senate Presidents Hon. Nyirahabimana Solina and Hon. Mukabaramba Alvera welcomed the Ambassador of Türkiye to Rwanda, H.E Aslan Alper Yüksel. 

The discussions focused on the strengthening of bilateral relations between Rwanda and Türkiye, exploring methods to enhance these ties, and establishing parliamentary diplomacy mechanisms between the two countries' parliaments.

We focused on the rapidly developing bilateral relations between Türkiye and Rwanda, and we have also evaluated the prospects for the future. We are both pleased that these are offering us the potential for our mutual benefits." H.E Aslan Alper Yüksel

"We exchanged views on the Parliamentary diplomacy. We commit to establishing a Parliamentary Friendship Group on the side of Rwanda to engage in dialogue and cooperation with their counterparts of the Parliament of Türkiye." Senate President Kalinda Francois Xavier.

Bilateral relations between Rwanda and Türkiye have grown fast since Rwanda opened an Embassy in Ankara in 2013, and Türkiye opened its Embassy in Kigali in December 2014. Permanent political dialogue is maintained through diplomatic representations in both capitals and the exchange of high-level and technical visits through business missions.

Both countries partner through different agreements in various domains including but not limited to culture and education, trade, investment and security cooperation.