India and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and strengthening business-to-business engagement. During the first session of the India-Rwanda Joint Trade Committee held in New Delhi, both sides reviewed the current state of bilateral trade in goods and services. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said both sides agreed to make concerted efforts to diversify the bilateral trade basket, facilitate business-to-business engagement and address market access issues.

The Ministry said India highlighted the potential to expand exports of heavy engineering goods, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, refined petroleum products, textiles, marine products, plastics, sports goods and toys, gems and jewellery and scientific instruments. The two sides identified several priority areas for sectoral cooperation in critical minerals, healthcare and digital technologies.

The discussions also covered cooperation in agriculture and agro-processing, including market access for avocados, textiles and leather, green mobility, digital public infrastructure, fintech and cybersecurity. The meeting was held on 30th and 31st July.