Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to discuss strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the United Nations.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where the two leaders discussed shared priorities and ways to continue working together.
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Rwanda and UN Strengthen Cooperation
During the meeting, Prime Minister Nsengiyumva commended Guterres for the strong partnership between Rwanda and the United Nations during his tenure.
The two leaders discussed continuing cooperation to advance areas of mutual interest.
Rwanda Joined the UN in 1962
Rwanda became a member of the United Nations on September 18, 1962.
Since then, Rwanda and the United Nations have worked together in areas including agriculture, poverty reduction, education, gender equality and support for youth, women, persons with disabilities, refugees and other groups.
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Rwanda Contributes to UN Peacekeeping
Peace and security are also important areas of cooperation between Rwanda and the United Nations.
Rwanda is one of the major contributors to UN peacekeeping efforts and currently has more than 5,000 police officers, military personnel and correctional officers deployed in different countries to support peace and security.
Great Lakes Region Also on Agenda
Rwanda and the United Nations also cooperate on efforts to address conflicts and promote peace in the Great Lakes Region.
Their engagement includes discussions on regional security and efforts to support peaceful solutions to conflicts affecting the region.
Cooperation to Continue
The meeting between Prime Minister Nsengiyumva and Secretary-General Guterres comes as Rwanda and the United Nations continue their long-standing partnership in development and peace and security.
The two sides reaffirmed the importance of continuing cooperation on shared priorities.
