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Rwanda–United Kingdom Relations
Rwanda–United Kingdom relations refer to the bilateral relations Bilateralism is the conduct of political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states. It is in contrast to unilateralism or multilateralism, which is activity by a single state or jointly by multiple states, respectively. When ... between Rwanda and the United Kingdom. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 1 July 1962. Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Development Partnership. History Colonial era The German Empire ruled Ruanda-Urundi until losing World War I in 1916, when it had to give up its colonies. At the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, Britain intended to take all of German East Africa including Ruanda-Urundi, but the Orts-Milner agreement granted Ruanda-Urundi to Belgium instead. Britain did acquire the Kigezi District of northwestern Rwanda, absorbi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Commission Of Rwanda, London
The High Commission of Rwanda in London is the diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the United Kingdom and also the home of the Rwanda diplomatic mission to Ireland. The High Commission is located at 120 to 122 Seymour Place, London, near to Marylebone and Baker Street underground stations. The High Commission provides consular services to Rwandan citizens living in the UK and Ireland including passport applications, marriage registration, emergency travel documents and police clearance certificates. For UK citizens, the High Commission can provide visa services and travel documents, press accreditation and permission to film in the country, along with information on Rwanda and its people. The High Commissioner-Designate for Rwanda to the UK (and non-resident Ambassador Designate to Ireland) is Johnston Busingye, who was selected to succeed Ambassador Yamina Karitanyi in August 2021. Gallery File:High Commission of Rwanda in London 2.jpg, Decorated doors of the High Commission File:H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |