Rwanda and Poland established embassies in Kigali in 2021 and Warsaw in 2022. The Rwandan Embassy in Warsaw was the first Rwandan Mission opened in a former Eastern Bloc country (before the fall of communism in 1990) and now a member of the European Union after its largest expansion in 2004.
Rwanda and Poland share increasingly developing political and economic relations. Historical similarities are also significant. Today, the Rwandan diaspora in Poland mainly consists of students, but more and more professionals and businesses are coming to Poland. In Rwanda, Poles were mainly missionaries – today, more Polish entrepreneurs are heading toward Rwanda.
- What were Rwanda and Poland's relations like in the past?
- What do they look like today?
- What can we expect in the future?
- What role do scientific development and universities play in relations between these two countries?
- What mutual interests do Rwanda and Poland share?
Before the meeting The Middle East Research Club Al-Mashriq prepared side events – presentation and exhibition about Rwanda!
WHEN?
11 December 2024, Wednesday
WHAT TIME?
12:00 p.m.
WHERE?
Michowicz Assembly Hall, Lindleya 5a
Agenda:
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11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Presentation by the Middle East Research Club Al-Mashriq entitled: "Discover Rwanda: History, Culture, Future" (Side event)
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12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.: Official opening of the meeting
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12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lecture by the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda in Poland, Prof. Anastase Shyaka, "Polish-Rwandan Relations – Past and Present"
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1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Discussion and questions from students
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1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.: Summary and closing
