# Rwanda-Pakistan economic and trade relations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rwanda-pakistan-economic-and-trade-relations > Updated: 2026-09-25T17:16:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Rwanda and Pakistan initiated a series of diplomatic and economic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce. In mid-September 2026, the Rwanda High Commission in Pakistan announced the Rwanda-Pakistan Investment Forum, scheduled for September 23–25 in Kigali. The forum was designed to bring a Pakistani business delegation to Rwanda to engage with government and private-sector leaders, with the goal of signing a Bilateral Trade Agreement to expand cooperation in manufacturing, technology, and investment. Following the forum, the Pakistan-Rwanda Trade Cooperation Agreement was finalized. Business leaders and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) welcomed the agreement, noting that it establishes a framework for private-sector cooperation in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing. The agreement leverages Rwanda’s position as a strategic gateway for Pakistani companies to access broader African markets. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Pakistan and Rwanda finalize Trade Cooperation Agreement Pakistan and Rwanda have finalized a Trade Cooperation Agreement to boost bilateral investment and trade, utilizing Rwanda as a strategic gateway for Pakistani businesses into East African markets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-and-rwanda-finalize-trade-cooperation-agreement ### 2026-09-19: Rwanda and Pakistan to host Investment Forum and sign trade agreement A Pakistani business delegation will visit Kigali for the Rwanda-Pakistan Investment Forum in September 2026, where a Bilateral Trade Agreement is expected to be signed to boost regional commerce. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwanda-and-pakistan-to-host-investment-forum-and-sign-trade-agreement --- Cite as: Rwanda-Pakistan economic and trade relations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rwanda-pakistan-economic-and-trade-relations