Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "On my way to the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, I held a working meeting with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe in the Istanbul’s airport.  

We discussed strengthening Ukraine–Rwanda relations, enhancing coordination in international organizations, and expanding economic cooperation.  

I reaffirmed Ukraine’s solidarity with the Rwandan people on the 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi and also informed my counterpart about the Holodomor, stressing the importance of historical memory and the parallels between attempts to erase our peoples. 

Ukraine views Rwanda as an important emerging partner in Africa. I appreciate Rwanda’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and count on its continued backing in international organizations. 

We also discussed opportunities for further contacts and identified promising areas for bilateral cooperation, including security, agriculture, and investment."