Rwandan President Paul Kagame arrived in Doha, Qatar, on the morning of Monday, July 13, 2026, where he went to stand in solidarity with the people of Qatar, the Royal Family, and Qatar’s Supreme Leader, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following the death of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Before travelling to Qatar, President Kagame had issued a message of condolences, expressing solidarity with Qatar during this period of mourning and reaffirming the strong cooperation and good relations that exist between the two countries.
Upon his arrival at Doha International Airport, President Kagame was received by Qatar’s Minister of Transport, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani, alongside Rwanda’s Ambassador to Qatar, Igor Marara Kayinamura.
Rwanda and Qatar have maintained a close relationship for many years, with their partnership continuing to grow stronger over time. The cooperation between the two countries is reflected in areas including trade, investment, air transport, tourism, education, infrastructure development, and diplomatic relations.
In terms of economic cooperation and investment, the two countries collaborate through companies such as RwandAir and Qatar Airways, while Qatar continues to invest in various projects in Rwanda, including the Bugesera International Airport project.
President Kagame’s participation during this period of mourning is a sign of the friendship and strong diplomatic ties that continue to define relations between Rwanda and Qatar. The two countries continue to strengthen their cooperation aimed at promoting shared interests and improving the well-being of their citizens.
