Kigali, Rwanda – Minister Vincent Biruta received copies of the Letters of Credence of Ms. Einat Weiss, Ambassador-designate of the State of Israel to Rwanda on August 16, 2023.
Minister Biruta congratulated Ms. Weiss on her appointment and expressed his appreciation for the good bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and Israel.
The bilateral relations between Rwanda and Israel have been growing steadily since the opening of the Embassy of the State of Israel in Kigali in 2019. The two countries cooperate in a wide range of areas, including diplomacy, agriculture, trade and investment, air services, capacity building, defense, and counter-terrorism.
Ms. Weiss is a career diplomat with over 20 years of experience in the Israeli Foreign Ministry. She has served in various positions, including as Deputy Director-General for African Affairs and as Ambassador to South Africa.
She is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and holds a Master’s degree in International Relations.
