Recent years have witnessed accelerated development of military ties between the two nations where the Chinese government has been financing the marine regiment for the Rwanda Defense Forces to improve its capabilities

China says it attaches great importance to developing ties with the Rwandan military.

The two armies are involved in peacekeeping operations in Sudan.

Chinese finance has also helped build 70 percent of Rwandan roads, a prime economic zone and industrial hub built by China Star Construction and a $27 million administrative office complex that houses the offices of the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs.

China and Rwanda established diplomatic relations on November 12, 1971.