Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 9 : High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, Jacqueline Mukangira known as on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh at the moment to personally convey to him an invite from the Rwanda President to take part within the ‘Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa’ (NEISA 2026) scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 18-21 May 2026.
Dr Jitendra Singh regretted incapability to go to Rwanda personally however agreed to take part virtually and handle the designated session in the course of the Summit.
The invitation was prolonged on behalf of the Government of Rwanda, together with Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Hon. Paula Ingabire. NEISA 2026 is being organised on the Kigali Convention Centre in collaboration with main worldwide and regional establishments together with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Nuclear Energy Agency, World Nuclear Association and regional monetary establishments. The Summit is predicted to carry collectively ministers, policymakers, scientists, innovators, trade leaders and strategic stakeholders to deliberate on nuclear power innovation, AI integration, manufacturing ecosystems and future-ready power partnerships for Africa.
During the interplay, either side mentioned avenues for strengthening India-Rwanda cooperation in science and know-how, innovation, atomic power purposes, digital capability constructing and rising applied sciences. Dr Jitendra Singh shared India’s rising international engagement in frontier sectors together with nuclear power, house know-how, biotechnology, synthetic intelligence and digital governance, pushed by the imaginative and prescient of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for technology-led inclusive improvement.
The Rwandan delegation conveyed sturdy curiosity in India’s increasing scientific and technological capabilities and expressed keenness to deepen institutional partnerships with Indian ministries, scientific organisations and innovation platforms. Discussions additionally lined alternatives for collaboration in analysis, schooling, innovation ecosystems and capability constructing initiatives between the 2 international locations.