The Kingdom of Denmark has officially inaugurated its embassy in Kigali. This move aims to solidify diplomatic relations and expand cooperation between the two nations across various sectors.
The colorful opening ceremony took place on the evening of Monday, February 16, 2026. High-profile officials attended the event, including Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier NDUHUNGIREHE, and his Danish counterpart, Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
During the ceremony, Minister Nduhungirehe praised the established diplomatic ties. He also emphasized that Rwanda will continue to collaborate with Denmark on several mutually beneficial projects.
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Denmark’s Growing Diplomatic Presence in Rwanda
Denmark initially upgraded its diplomatic presence in Rwanda in August 2025. At that time, the government appointed Casper Stenger Jensen as its first-ever resident ambassador to the country.
This appointment marked a significant milestone, as Danish affairs were previously managed from Uganda. Ambassador Jensen has since expressed his commitment to broadening relations. Furthermore, the two countries share a strong foundation of cooperation.
Their partnership focuses on areas such as economic development, climate change mitigation, and the management of migrants and refugees.
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A History of Strong Cooperation and Legal Support
The partnership between Rwanda and Denmark has evolved significantly over the years. In April 2021, high-ranking Danish ministers visited Kigali to sign agreements on political consultation and migration.
Since then, Denmark has actively supported the Gashora Emergency Transit Mechanism. This facility provides a safe haven for asylum seekers emigrant from Libya.
Beyond development aid, Denmark has shown strong support for Rwanda’s justice system. The country extradited two key Genocide suspects: Emmanuel Mbarushimana in 2014 and Wenceslas Twagirayezu in 2018.
Consequently, the opening of this embassy serves as a platform to turn these shared ambitions into concrete future projects.
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