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Rwanda, Ukraine Praise India's Global Leadership at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

The High Commissioner of Rwanda highlighted the strong and harmonious bilateral relations with India, noting India is Rwanda's second-largest foreign investor. She cited Rwanda's rapid economic growth and top ranking in Africa for ease of doing business. The Ambassador of Ukraine praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's evolution into a significant global leader and invited Indian companies to participate in Ukraine's reconstruction. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the conference, describing the Saurashtra-Kutch region as an anchor for India's growth.

Key Points: Rwanda, Ukraine Laud India at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

  • Rwanda is India's 2nd largest foreign investor
  • Rwanda tops Africa in Ease of Doing Business
  • Ukraine seeks Indian firms for post-war reconstruction
  • PM Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference
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Rwanda, India share harmonious bilateral relations: High Commissioner congratulates organisers of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

Rwanda's High Commissioner highlights strong bilateral ties and investment, while Ukraine's Ambassador praises PM Modi's global leadership at Vibrant Gujarat event.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved from being a national leader to playing a very important role as a global leader. - Oleksandr Polischuk"

Rajkot, January 11

High Commissioner of Rwanda Jacqueline Mukangira congratulated the organisers of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference and stated that Rwanda and India share harmonious bilateral relations. She recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rwanda in 2018, during which he gifted 200 Gir cows to needy families, and expressed gratitude for this gesture, the Chief Minister's Office said in a press release.

Mukangira highlighted that the President of Rwanda has visited India five times and also participated in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2017. She emphasised that the leadership of both nations has made bilateral relations strategically significant.

Mukangira described Rwanda as a rapidly developing country with a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. She noted that Rwanda's economy grew at a rate of 11.8 per cent in the quarter of 2025. She further mentioned that Rwanda ranked first across Africa in the World Bank's 2024 report on the Ease of Doing Business category, reflecting administrative transparency.

She added that India is Rwanda's second-largest foreign investor and trading partner, with relations between the two countries continuing to grow. She also announced that Indian nationals are eligible for a visa-on-arrival valid for one month.

Ambassador of Ukraine Oleksandr Polischuk remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved from being a national leader to playing a very important role as a global leader. Expressing joy at participating in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit for the sixth time, he praised the Prime Minister's efforts to establish peace in his own country as well.

He stated that after the war, Ukraine's reconstruction offers significant opportunities for Indian companies in sectors such as energy, logistics, construction, industry, agriculture, and IT. He expressed hope that Indian companies would participate in the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference scheduled to be held in Poland later this year.

Polischuk highlighted the long history of successful cooperation between India and Ukraine in traditional sectors such as grain, pharmaceutical products, and oil, which continue to strengthen Ukraine's economy.

He described Prime Minister Modi as an outstanding leader and appreciated the efforts of the Gujarat Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel. He concluded by saying that Ukraine feels proud to be a partner in a global event like Vibrant Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Saurashtra and Kutch, describing the region as the "anchor region" of India's growth and calling it the right time for global investors to invest in the area.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in international trade, the visa-on-arrival news for Indian nationals in Rwanda is a game-changer for business travel. Vibrant Gujarat continues to deliver concrete outcomes beyond just speeches. Well done to the organizers.
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Priya S
While it's good to hear about Rwanda, the mention of Ukraine's reconstruction opportunities is crucial. Indian companies have the expertise in infrastructure and IT. We should actively participate – it's a chance to help rebuild a nation and grow our global footprint. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Saurashtra and Kutch as the "anchor region" – finally getting the focus it deserves! The potential in renewable energy and ports here is massive. Hope these conferences translate into real jobs and industrial parks for our local youth.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I hope the focus on "ease of doing business" with Rwanda also means our government is learning from their zero-tolerance corruption policy. That's one area where we need to match our partners' progress. The summit is great, but implementation is key.
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Meera T
The Gir cows story warms my heart. It's not just diplomacy, it's about sharing our heritage and supporting communities. This is the soft power of India that truly builds lasting friendships. More of this, please!

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