The Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAA) and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Rwanda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming at strengthening relations between the two countries in the field of technical training by providing specialized training services in aircraft maintenance by the QAA.

Witnessed by Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, the MoU was signed in the Ministry’s offices by QAA Director General H.E. Sheikh Jabor bin Hamad Al-Thani and the Permanent Secretary of the Rwandan Ministry of Defense Major General Celestin Kanyamahanga.

The MoU also includes training Rwandan Air Force aircraft maintenance technicians according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, and mechanical and electronic engineering training through rigorous theoretical and practical programs.

This collaboration stems from the commitment to strengthen strategic partnerships between Qatar and Rwanda, contributing to the development of the Rwandan Air Force's capabilities and the exchange of technical expertise between the two parties.

The signing ceremony took place following a meeting earlier today between H.E. the Minister and Mr. Kanyamahanga where they discussed bilateral cooperation in areas of civil aviation and ways to enhance them, particularly training pilots and technicians.