ISLAMABAD – Her Excellency Fatou Harerimana, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Pakistan, met with Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, at CDA Headquarters today. The meeting was marked by a warm and cordial atmosphere, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in urban development, sustainable infrastructure, and tourism.
Chairman Randhawa briefed the High Commissioner on CDA’s recent achievements, including major development projects and the Authority’s long-term vision of transforming Islamabad into a modern, inclusive, and eco-friendly city. He highlighted upcoming initiatives like the uplift of the diplomatic enclave and the creation of a Safari Park designed with a jungle theme, aiming to enhance Islamabad’s status as a premier tourist destination.
A key highlight of the meeting was the proposal to establish a sister-city relationship between Islamabad and Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Chairman Randhawa welcomed the idea, noting that such a partnership would promote cultural exchange, people-to-people contacts, and collaboration in urban planning, sustainable city management, and green initiatives. He acknowledged Rwanda’s expertise in wildlife conservation and sustainable urban practices as a valuable resource for Islamabad’s future growth.
High Commissioner Harerimana praised CDA’s performance and expressed Rwanda’s strong interest in deepening cooperation, particularly in the areas of capital city governance, eco-friendly infrastructure, and smart city solutions. She noted Rwanda’s eagerness to learn from Islamabad’s urban development experience and share insights from Kigali’s model of sustainable city planning.
Both sides agreed to explore institutional linkages, capacity-building programs, and joint ventures in smart city technologies, green spaces, and tourism promotion. The meeting concluded with the exchange of a souvenir from Chairman Randhawa to High Commissioner Harerimana, symbolizing the growing friendship and mutual ambition for lasting collaboration between Pakistan and Rwanda.
This engagement reflects Pakistan’s commitment to deepening international partnerships based on mutual respect, innovation, and sustainable progress.
BY: The Times Union
