President himself came to receive me, that is sign of respect for entire India: Modi in Rwanda

India and Rwanda relationships have stood the test of time. It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday after he arrived in Rwanda on the first leg of his three-nation Africa tour.

Addressing a joint press conference, Modi said that the president himself came to receive me at the airport. This special gesture is a sign of respect for entire India.

This visit, the first by an Indian PM, represents a milestone between the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and India, said President of Rwanda Paul Kagame.

PM Narendra Modi and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame also witness the signing of agreements between the two countries.