Rwanda, Pakistan Enter Cooperation in Nuclear Energy Regulation

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) and the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in nuclear regulation, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.

The agreement was signed on June 3 by RURA Deputy Director General Claude Nkusi and a representative of PNRA, and witnessed by Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana.

According to RURA, the partnership is aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two institutions in promoting the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology in support of national development.

The agreement was signed by RURA Deputy Director General Claude Nkusi and a representative of PNRA, and witnessed by Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana on June 3.

The agreement is also expected to support technical exchange and capacity building between the two regulatory bodies.

Rwanda has in recent years expanded cooperation with international partners in nuclear energy and radiation safety, with most of the key engagements and agreements signed during the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa.

The country has signed cooperation agreements with various public and private entities with expetise in civil nuclear energy. These include the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the US government, American company Holtec and Russian company Rosatom, among other players.

The initiatives are aimed at strengthening regulatory frameworks and building technical capacity in the sector.

Broader cooperation between Rwanda and Pakistan has also been growing across various sectors, including trade, investment, education, and defence.

In April 2025, during a visit to Pakistan, Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe underscored Rwanda’s intention to deepen bilateral ties and explore new areas of cooperation, including efforts to boost trade and increase exports such as tea to the South Asian market.