Casper Stenger Jensen

Today, Hon. Minister of State @yves_Iradukunda received the Ambassador of Denmark to Rwanda, @DKAmbRwanda , for a discussion on strategic frameworks to strengthen cooperation between Rwanda and Denmark.

The conversation was focused on Government-led coordination on skills that match private-sector needs, Stronger collaboration to support jobs and investment.

In Mushishito Marshland @Nyamagabe, 1,570 farmers, including 500 refugees, are celebrating a successful bean harvest.

This means more food for their families, a source of income & progress towards self-reliance, thanks to🇩🇰Denmark's support.

My last EU HOMs meeting today with both residents and non residents colleagues ❤️

Thank you all for your friendship and support. Proud of what we have achieved together. Keep flying the 🇪🇺 EU flag high!

Hon. @MusoniPaula welcomed Ambassador @DKAmbRwanda of Denmark for a discussion on Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda, AI ambitions, and opportunities to deepen cooperation between our two countries, in support of sustainable and inclusive development.

Excited to launch our 🇪🇺🇷🇼#TeamEurope Youth Sounding Board in Kigali
Young Rwandan leaders join forces with the EU🇪🇺, Member States & @RwandaYouthArts to put youth voices at the heart of our partnership & #GlobalGateway agenda.
Shaping policy, not just benefiting from it
#EUYouth

🕯️ Happening now at UN City, Copenhagen.
Members of the Rwandan community in Denmark, the diplomatic corps, and friends of Rwanda gather to mark the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Remember. Unite. Renew.
#Kwibuka32 #NeverAgain

This afternoon, RDB Deputy CEO, @JulianaMuganza, joined Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, at a town hall discussion at @norrskenEA Kigali on the future of SMEs and entrepreneurship in Rwanda.

The conversation focused on how start-ups and young entrepreneurs are driving innovation, job creation, and growth, while also addressing persistent challenges such as access to finance, market linkages, skills development, and scaling.

The discussion reflected the growing partnership between Rwanda and Denmark, and the shared commitment to supporting a business environment that enables entrepreneurs to grow, compete, and succeed.

This afternoon, Minister @onduhungirehe hosted @larsloekke, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, for a working lunch during his visit to Rwanda.

They discussed strengthening bilateral relations between Rwanda and Denmark and explored additional areas of cooperation, such as trade and investment.

Today’s Umuganda and national #WorldWetlandsDay celebration was inspiring and impactful.

Participants planted trees and cleaned Gikondo Wetland, reaffirming the vital role wetlands play in flood mitigation and sustainable development.

On the sidelines of the Nordic–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (#NAFMM) in Victoria Falls, Minister @onduhungirehe held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Lotte Machon, State Secretary for Development Policy of Denmark 🇩🇰.

Their discussions focused on deepening cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels, notably through platforms such as the NAFMM.

This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received letters of credence from the following newly accredited envoys:
🇩🇰 The Kingdom of Denmark - Ambassador Casper Stenger Jensen
🇧🇷 The Federative Republic of Brazil - Ambassador Irene Vida Gala
🇫🇷 French Republic - Ambassador Aurélie Royet-Gounin
🇪🇬 The Arab Republic of Egypt - Ambassador Hanan AbdelAziz Elsaid Shahin

Today, H.E. the Ambassador of Denmark to Rwanda, @DKAmbRwanda, visited the Kigali Wetlands Restoration Project, implemented by @REMA_Rwanda in @CityofKigali, to witness progress in restoring 5 wetlands—an initiative supported by Denmark alongside other partners.

#GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

NYE AMBASSADER OG REJSEVEJLEDNINGER✈🌍
DK har åbnet ambassader i Rwanda og Senegal, og Udenrigsministeriet har nu også rejsevejledninger for de to lande.
Se rejsevejledningen for🇷🇼Rwanda: um.dk/.../rejse-til.…
Se rejsevejledningen for 🇸🇳Senegal: um.dk/.../rejse-til.… .

This morning, Minister of State @KabarebeJames received copies of letters of credence from Mr. Casper Stenger Jensen, Ambassador-designate of Denmark to Rwanda, with residence in Kigali.