A delegation of officials from Rwanda's Ministry of Trade and Industry is attending a training program in Jakarta, Indonesia, aimed at promoting trade and investment through South-South and Triangular Cooperation. The program, organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Trade and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, brings together officials from several African countries. The training focuses on sharing Indonesia's experience in trade and investment development.
The training program, which started in 2026, aims to provide a platform for officials from East African Community countries to explore approaches that can support stronger regional trade, investment promotion, and economic partnerships. Participants include representatives from Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. The program promotes cooperation among developing countries through the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise, and practical solutions.
Rwanda's participation in the Jakarta program provides an opportunity to strengthen its understanding of strategies for expanding trade and attracting investment. The program also enables Rwanda to build networks with officials and institutions from across Africa and Asia. A representative of Rwanda's delegation said the program offers an important platform for sharing knowledge and experiences in trade and investment.
The South-South and Triangular Cooperation approach promotes cooperation among developing countries through the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise, and practical solutions to shared development challenges. Indonesia is sharing its experience in trade and investment development with participating countries. The training program enables countries to learn from one another and strengthen economic cooperation.
The training program is expected to provide a platform for officials from East African Community countries to explore approaches that can support stronger regional trade, investment promotion, and economic partnerships. The program also aims to create opportunities for participating countries to learn from one another and strengthen economic cooperation.
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade and the Japan International Cooperation Agency are jointly organizing the training program. The program is part of Indonesia's efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties with African countries.
The training program will enable Rwanda to strengthen its trade and investment ties with Indonesia and other participating countries. Key areas of focus include trade and investment development, regional trade, and investment promotion.
Key points
- The training program aims to promote cooperation among developing countries through the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise, and practical solutions.
