Business representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo are attending the Rwandan National trade fair in Kigali for the first time on Monday.
The fair offers opportunities for both countries to make sales and exhibit the new products. Both countries will sign a trade agreement with the Rwandan Private Sector Federation that will facilitate trade and boost business cooperation between the countries.
A Congolese trader Brigitte Gisuba, said “We are here to showcase Congolese products, our food, our activities, what we manufacture in Congo, we are here in Congo to sell, to sell and to look for a market, it workout in this expo, in all we are very happy”
Stakeholders called on the inclusion of local traders in the deal for the benefit of locals between the two countries.
The agreement comes after the DRC announced it would be joining the East African region to boost its exports to other countries in the region. Beyond the trade fair, Rwanda is also targeting a wide market in Congo for Rwandan products.
All sectors in Rwanda are eyeing Congo, particularly manufacturing, made in Rwanda, and agriculture. There’s a lot of cross-border trading that includes agricultural products.