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Migration and Economic Development Partnership

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 2 August 2024UIN 1640

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has held discussions with his Rwandan counterpart on the UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership.

Answered by Anneliese Dodds

The British High Commission in Kigali has been in regular contact with the Rwandan Government regarding the Migration and Economic Development Partnership and the Home Secretary has spoken to the Rwandan Foreign Minister to confirm that this government will not be continuing with the policy. The Prime Minister also met President Kagame on 27 July and discussed their shared commitment to a strong bilateral relationship.

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