Rwanda and the Commonwealth of Dominica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to exempt visa requirements, aiming to facilitate travel and enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
The agreement was finalized on Tuesday, September 24, during a meeting between Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Dominica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy, Dr. Vince Henderson, at the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
According to Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visa exemption is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and promote opportunities in tourism, business, and cultural exchanges.
This agreement follows a similar arrangement established between Rwanda and the Bahamas on September 23.
Dominica, an island nation in the Caribbean, is part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. Its capital, Roseau, is located on the western coast. The island covers 750 square kilometers and features Morne Diablotins, its highest point, at 1,447 meters above sea level.
Known for its rugged terrain and lush rainforests, Dominica hosts a rich diversity of rare plants, animals, and bird species. The island is also noted for its geothermal activity, including the Boiling Lake, the world’s second-largest hot spring.
Referred to as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” Dominica is celebrated for its pristine natural environment. The critically endangered Sisserou parrot, found only in Dominica, serves as the country’s national bird and is depicted on its national flag, one of the few to feature the color purple.
With a population of around 71,000, Dominica gained independence from Britain in 1978. The country is a member of several international organizations, including the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and the United Nations.
