High Commissioner Uwihanganye presents credentials to represent Rwanda in Brunei

High Commissioner Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye presented his letters of credence to the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah as Rwanda’s Non-Resident High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. The ceremony took place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Istana Nurul Iman, the royal palace in Brunei. High Commissioner Uwihanganye is based in Singapore and also represents Rwanda in Australia and New Zealand. He is the first High Commissioner to represent Rwanda in Brunei since the two countries established diplomatic ties nearly five years ago. While in Brunei, Ambassador Uwihanga

High Commissioner Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye presented his letters of credence to the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah as Rwanda’s Non-Resident High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. The ceremony took place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Istana Nurul Iman, the royal palace in Brunei. High Commissioner Uwihanganye is based in Singapore and also represents Rwanda in Australia and New Zealand. He is the first High Commissioner to represent Rwanda in Brunei since the two countries established diplomatic ties nearly five years ago. While in Brunei, Ambassador Uwihanganye held talks with Dato Seri Paduka Abdul Manaf, the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. Their discussion focused on strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector. He also met with other senior officials to explore partnerships in areas such as construction, agriculture, and finance. Rwanda and Brunei are both members of the Commonwealth. They began formal diplomatic relations in December 2020. In June 2022, President Paul Kagame met Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Rwanda. They discussed matters of mutual interest. The Sultan was accompanied by Prince Abdul Mateen. Brunei is a small but wealthy country in Southeast Asia. It is located on the island of Borneo, bordered by Malaysia and facing the South China Sea. The capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei is known for its peaceful environment, dense rainforests, and rich Islamic culture. The country is ruled by a powerful Sultan who has led for many years. Islam is the main religion, and the legal system is based on Islamic principles. Brunei’s strong economy is mainly supported by oil and natural gas. Citizens benefit from free healthcare and education, and there are no personal income taxes. The government is also working to develop other sectors such as tourism and agriculture.