Turkish Embassy started its functions in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, in 2014. Rwanda opened its Embassy in Ankara in 2013.

Relations between Türkiye and Rwanda have been developing in every field within the last years, supported by various bilateral visits and meetings held in different sectors and levels.

President of Rwanda H.E. Paul Kagame’s official visit to Türkiye on 22 January 2025 was the first official Head of State’s visit between our countries.

Türkiye and Rwanda enjoy strong relations and many agreements in various fields, including general cooperation, aviation, defense, defense industries, security, education, economy, trade, tax, diplomacy, protocol, investments, agriculture and livestock, tourism, culture, sports, health, science, technology, innovation, media and communications have already been signed.

Turkish companies have successfully implemented large-scale infrastructure and energy projects in Rwanda. Construction of Kigali's prominent structures, such as Kigali Convention Center and Hotel and Kigali BK Arena, as well as renovation of Amahoro National Stadium and its surrounding facilities, were carried out by Turkish companies. Turkish companies have also undertaken construction of administrative facilities and university campuses in Rwanda. A peat fired power plant was likewise built by Turkish companies in Rwanda.

Turkish Airlines conducts daily flights to the capital city of Rwanda, Kigali.

Yunus Emre Institute has been hosting Turkish language classes and various cultural activities in Kigali since 2021.

Higher education scholarships are provided to Rwandan students under the programmes of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) and the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) of the Republic of Türkiye. The number of students Türkiye has provided Türkiye scholarships (YTB) since 1992 is 285.