Rwanda, UNESCO discuss cooperation in education, science and cultural heritage

Date: 2026-09-11
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By:   Kanto Kai Okanta

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany in Paris to discuss strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The meeting took place ahead of the International Space Summit, with discussions covering Rwanda’s partnership with UNESCO in education, science and technology, cultural heritage and the preservation of memory.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the two leaders to review areas of shared interest and reaffirm the importance of continued collaboration in supporting Rwanda’s development priorities.

Education, science and technology remain key areas of cooperation, alongside efforts to preserve Rwanda’s cultural heritage and memory.

The meeting forms part of President Kagame’s engagements in Paris ahead of the International Space Summit and highlights Rwanda’s continued cooperation with UNESCO on initiatives spanning knowledge, innovation, culture and heritage.

 

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