Building bridges through research and innovation! Ambassador @Lawrence_Manzi visited @AgenciaFAPESP, the São Paulo Research Foundation, to explore joint research initiatives, innovation partnerships, and potential funding mechanisms to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation between Rwanda and Brazil. -------------------------------------------------------- Construindo pontes por meio da pesquisa e da inovação! O Embaixador @Lawrence_Manzi visitou a @AgenciaFAPESP, Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, para explorar iniciativas conjuntas de pesquisa, parcerias em inovação e possíveis mecanismos de financiamento, visando fortalecer a cooperação científica e tecnológica entre Ruanda e Brasil. #researchcooperation #Education #RwandaBrazil

On 2O October 2026, Ambassador @Lawrence_Manzi met with Mr. Tiago Chagas Faierstein, President of Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency #ANAC. The discussion explored opportunities to collaborate on aviation infrastructure and the aerospace industry to strengthen Rwanda–Brazil cooperation in civil aviation. ----------------------------------------------- Em 20 de outubro de 2026, o Embaixador @Lawrence_Manzi reuniu-se com o Sr. Tiago Chagas Faierstein, Presidente da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil do Brasil (#ANAC). O encontro explorou oportunidades de colaboração em infraestrutura aeroportuária e na indústria aeroespacial, visando fortalecer a cooperação entre Ruanda e Brasil no setor da aviação civil.

Yesterday, 1 October, Ambassador @Lawrence_Manzi met with the Professor Alvaro Toubes Prata, President of EMBRAPII to explore Rwanda–Brazil partnerships aimed at driving industrial innovation, advancing applied research and supporting technology development. #RwandaBrazil🇷🇼🇧🇷 #cooperation #partnerships #innovation ----------------------------------- Ontem, 1º de outubro, o Embaixador Lawrence Manzi reuniu-se com o Presidente da EMBRAPII Professor Alvaro Toubes Prata, para explorar parcerias entre Ruanda e Brasil voltadas a impulsionar a inovação industrial, promover a pesquisa aplicada e apoiar o desenvolvimento tecnológico. #RwandaBrazil🇷🇼🇧🇷 #cooperation #partnerships #innovation

Pictures worth a thousand words! Three weeks ago, @RwandaInBrazil @Lawrence_Manzi visited the first cohort of Rwandan master’s and PhD students at #UFMG and #UFLA in Minas Gerais, and #UFRGS in Rio Grande do Sul. Already embracing a new language, culture and academic environment, the students are finding their place in university communities whose leadership and members are excited to welcome them and shape a shared academic future. The students expressed gratitude to the Governments of Rwanda and Brazil for this opportunity, with a clear commitment: to turn their learning and research into innovative solutions to Rwanda’s development challenges. The Exchanges with university rectors and state education secretariats reaffirmed the commitment to deepening educational cooperation between our countries. #RwandaBrazil🇷🇼🇧🇷 #Educationpartnerships ----------------------------------------------------- Imagens que valem mais que mil palavras! Há três semanas, @RwandaInBrazil @Lawrence_Manzi, visitou a primeira turma de estudantes ruandeses de mestrado e doutorado na #UFMG e na #UFLA, em Minas Gerais, e na #UFRGS, no Rio Grande do Sul. Já se adaptando a um novo idioma, uma nova cultura e um novo ambiente acadêmico, os estudantes estão se integrando às comunidades universitárias, cujos dirigentes e membros os acolhem com entusiasmo para construir juntos um futuro acadêmico compartilhado. Os estudantes expressaram sua gratidão aos Governos de Ruanda e do Brasil por essa oportunidade, com um compromisso claro: transformar seus estudos e pesquisas em soluções inovadoras para os desafios de desenvolvimento de Ruanda. Os encontros com reitores e representantes das secretarias estaduais de educação reafirmaram o compromisso de aprofundar a cooperação educacional entre nossos países. #RuandaBrasil🇷🇼🇧🇷 #Educação

Yesterday, Ambassador Lawrence Manzi @Lawrence_Manzi visited Águas, the water treatment company serving the city of Xique-Xique, in the state of Bahia. The company uses a filtration-based water treatment system and plans to travel to Rwanda in early October 2026 to present its water treatment process and equipment. The visit of the company aims to explore potential opportunities for collaboration with cities and partners in Rwanda in the area of water treatment and to assess how the company’s technology and expertise could contribute to improving access to treated water.

Yesterday, @RwandaInBrazil had the honor of hosting the Annual General Assembly of the GCCM (Grupo dos Cônjuges dos Chefes de Missão) at the Rwanda Residence, bringing together over 35 spouses of Heads of Mission in Brazil. The gathering offered a special opportunity to experience Rwanda’s rich culture and heritage through an Imigongo painting workshop, traditional Inanga-inspired music, and a Rwandan brunch showcasing the country’s flavors and traditions.

Earlier this week in São Paulo, on Tuesday 8th September 2026, H.E Ambassador Lawrence Manzi @Lawrence_Manzi , on behalf of Rwanda’s Ministry of Education @Rwanda_Edu , and Prof. Dr. Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Junior, Provost for International Cooperation at the University of São Paulo (USP) @usponline , signed an MoU to strengthen academic and scientific cooperation between USP and Rwandan higher learning institutions. The partnership will open pathways for student and faculty exchanges, joint research, scientific and cultural activities, and the sharing of academic knowledge and programmes. #RwandaInBrazil #RwandaBrazil #EducationCooperation #AcademicExchange #Research #Innovation #USP

Discover New Markets. Build New Partnerships 🇧🇷🇷🇼 Save the date --------------------------- Rwanda and Brazil are coming together in São Paulo for a business forum bringing together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and key economic actors to explore new opportunities and strategic partnerships. 📅 20 August 2026 📍 São Paulo, Brazil #RwandaBrazil #BusinessForum #DiscoverNewMarkets #TradeAndInvestment #SouthSouthCooperation #BusinessPartnerships