President Paul Kagame’s visit to Baku marks another step forward in strengthening the partnership between Rwanda and Azerbaijan. Welcomed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport by top Azerbaijani leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov and Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, Kagame’s trip builds on recent discussions with President Ilham Aliyev in Addis Ababa. During that meeting on November 13, 2024, the two heads of state agreed to reinforce cooperation in trade, investment, knowledge-sharing, and diplomacy. Rwanda and Azerbaijan, which initiated official diplomatic relations in 2017, continue to broaden their engagement, creating new opportunities for bilateral growth and international cooperation.