Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam took part in Rwanda’s monthly community service day known as “Umuganda” during his official visit to the country, Egypt’s water ministry said on Sunday.
The ministry said Sewilam participated at the invitation of Rwanda’s Environment Minister Bernadette Arakwu, accompanied by members of the joint steering committee for the bilateral Water Resources Management and Irrigation Project and Egypt’s ambassador to Rwanda Hanan Shaheen.
Umuganda is a nationwide community initiative held on the last Saturday of every month, bringing together citizens and officials across Rwanda to carry out public works such as environmental clean-ups and tree planting, reflecting a strong culture of collective action and sustainable development.
Sewilam, the Egyptian ambassador and members of the delegation planted trees in a symbolic gesture highlighting shared commitment to environmental protection and nature-based solutions, the statement said.
Both sides stressed the importance of building on such community-driven experiences to strengthen cooperation and support sustainability-focused initiatives across Africa, according to the ministry.
