India–Rwanda Joint Trade Committee: First Session Held
Why in the news
New Delhi hosted the opening meeting of a lasting trade forum between the two countries.
Key facts
- JTC: permanent, periodic forum to expand commerce, tackle trade barriers and foster B2B partnerships.
- India is Rwanda’s top pharma supplier, at about 24.5% of its pharmaceutical imports.
| Direction | Main items traded |
|---|---|
| India to Rwanda | Pharma formulations, biologicals, two- and three-wheelers, machinery (industrial and electrical), oil meals, iron and steel |
| Rwanda to India | Minerals, lead, copper, spices, essential oils, gemstones, processed farm goods |
About Rwanda
- Landlocked east-central African nation, the Land of a Thousand Hills.
- Capital: Kigali, just south of the Equator in the Western (Albertine) Rift.
- Neighbours: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, DR Congo.
Exam angle
- Capital and nickname of Rwanda are common one-liners.