{"id":119902,"date":"2026-01-30T03:48:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=119902"},"modified":"2026-01-30T03:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:53:17","slug":"rwanda-coffee-festival-2026-showcases-premium-rwandan-coffee-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/119902\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda Coffee Festival 2026 Showcases Premium Rwandan Coffee in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad (National Times) The High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda in Islamabad, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB), successfully hosted the Rwanda Coffee Festival 2026 at the M\u00f6venpick Hotel, Islamabad. The landmark event marked the first-ever dedicated platform for introducing Rwanda\u2019s globally acclaimed premium specialty coffee to the Pakistani market.<br>The festival was formally inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, and Minister of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda, Prudence Sebahizi, alongside H.E. Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Pakistan, and Mr. Claude Bizimana, Chief Executive Officer of NAEB. The ceremony was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, Members of Parliament, business leaders, and delegates from Rwanda.<br>In his address, Minister Prudence Sebahizi highlighted Rwanda\u2019s transformation into a leading producer of high-quality specialty coffee, driven by innovation, rigorous quality standards, and sustainability-focused policies. He expressed appreciation for Pakistan\u2019s warm hospitality and reaffirmed Rwanda\u2019s commitment to deepening economic engagement with Pakistan. Emphasizing Rwanda\u2019s premium Arabica coffee, renowned for its exceptional quality and diverse flavor profiles, the Minister underscored the significant potential for introducing Rwandan coffee to Pakistan\u2019s growing consumer market and establishing direct sourcing and long-term partnerships with Pakistani businesses. He also noted Rwanda\u2019s strategic access to the African market, stating that through the African Continental Free Trade Area, Rwanda connects to more than 1.2 billion people.<br>Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan welcomed the Rwandan delegation and congratulated the Rwanda High Commission on organizing the first Rwanda Coffee Festival in Pakistan. He commended the initiative for opening new avenues for bilateral trade and private-sector cooperation, reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s interest in expanding trade relations with Rwanda. The Minister highlighted opportunities for collaboration in agro-manufacturing, textiles, leather, and value-added agricultural products, while emphasizing Pakistan\u2019s readiness to facilitate greater market access for Rwandan products, including coffee.<br>The festival also featured a vibrant Rwandan cultural dance performance, offering guests a glimpse into Rwanda\u2019s rich cultural heritage. Five leading Rwandan coffee companies participated in the exhibition, showcasing a range of coffee varieties and engaging directly with Pakistani importers, coffee professionals, investors, and consumers. 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