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Rwanda says it is proud to use Russian military equipment
Rwanda’s ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita, said Rwanda is proud to use Russian-made military equipment.
He said the country mainly buys defense and military equipment from Russia, as well as information technology equipment and fertilizers.
The comments followed a forum in Moscow on the North Caucasus.
Rwanda also sells agricultural products to Russia, including coffee that Nzabamwita said is available in many Moscow outlets.
He said Rwanda wants trade between the two countries to continue.
The comments describe current purchases and trade, but give no details about specific equipment or future deals.
Rwanda’s ambassador to Russia said the country is proud to use Russian-made military equipment.
Joseph Nzabamwita said Rwanda believes Russia produces the world’s best weapons.
He said Rwanda mainly buys defence and military equipment from Russia, as well as IT equipment.
Nzabamwita also said Rwanda buys Russian fertilizers and sells agricultural products to Russia.
He said Rwandan coffee is available at most Russian outlets and called for trade to continue.
- Who
- Rwanda’s ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita, spoke about the country’s purchases.
- What
- He said Rwanda is proud to use Russian military equipment and believes Russian weapons are the best in the world.
- When
- October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Moscow, after the Ninth International Forum, “The North Caucasus: Space of Dialogue, Traditions and Development.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Speaker
- Joseph Nzabamwita
- Country
- Rwanda
- Supplier
- Russian Federation
- Purchases
- Mainly defence and military equipment, plus IT equipment and fertilizers
- Trade
- Rwanda sells agricultural products to Russia, including coffee available at most Russian outlets
What people are saying
Rwanda is a very proud user of military equipment from the Russian Federation.
Here, you have the best equipment across the world. So you have no competitor, in other words.
But we want to see this trade continue.
Sources
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