ADFD indicators mortgage settlement to boost water safety in Rwanda – RNA NEWS
His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development; and His Excellency John Mirenge, Ambassador of Rwanda to the UAE. Image Courtesy: ADFD
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a mortgage settlement price AED 92 million (roughly US$25 million) with the Government of Rwanda to finance the growth of water transmission and distribution techniques on the Karenge Water Treatment Plant.
The strategic undertaking to strengthen Rwanda’s water safety highlights ADFD’s dedication to supporting world improvement tasks, particularly these aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, together with SDG 6, which focuses on guaranteeing entry to wash and sustainable water. By addressing a essential want, the undertaking will assist Rwanda’s nationwide targets, underscoring the UAE’s management in selling sustainable infrastructure improvement worldwide.
The settlement was signed by His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development; and His Excellency John Mirenge, Ambassador of Rwanda to the UAE. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officers from each side.
H.E. Al Suwaidi stated: “This agreement reflects ADFD’s commitment to financing infrastructure projects that promote economic and social progress in beneficiary countries. It also underscores our commitment to strengthening and advancing our strategic partnership with the Republic of Rwanda, contributing to the development of key sectors vital to the country’s growth.”
He talked about that the undertaking, which entails the growth of water transmission and distribution techniques on the Karenge Water Treatment Plant, represents an essential step towards offering clear and sustainable water provides to key areas in Rwanda. This initiative will assist overcome challenges by enhancing the effectivity of the water system and incorporating superior applied sciences to strengthen water safety within the nation.
H.E. John Mirenge stated: “We are proud of this cooperation with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which highlights the UAE’s steadfast efforts to promote sustainable development globally. The expansion of the water transmission and distribution systems at the Karenge Water Treatment Plant is a critical initiative to achieve our national objectives of providing clean water to our population and developing robust and sustainable water infrastructure to meet the needs of communities.”
He added that this undertaking would elevate the usual of dwelling for Rwandan residents by creating jobs and enhancing water distribution networks to fulfill rising demand. “This milestone aligns with our broader development plans and national objectives of achieving universal access to clean water,” he famous.
This water undertaking is a part of a complete program aimed toward guaranteeing self-sufficiency in water provide for Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. The initiative contains the development of a water remedy plant with a each day capability of 36,000 cubic meters, alongside increasing transmission and distribution techniques to key areas of the town. (Fin)
