On July 16, 2025, H.E. Prosper Higiro, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Canada, met with the Hon. Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was held in Ottawa following an invitation extended to the High Commissioner earlier that week.

This engagement reflects the spirit of continued dialogue and collaboration between Rwanda and Canada. It follows recent diplomatic exchanges, including the Kwibohora31 celebrations in Ottawa, further strengthening ties between the two nations.

Hon. Mona Fortier has been serving as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier since 2017. She has held several important positions in the Government of Canada, including Minister of Middle Class Prosperity, Associate Minister of Finance, and President of the Treasury Board. In December 2024, she was appointed Chief Government Whip, and as of June 2025, she serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting was an opportunity to reaffirm the friendship between Rwanda and Canada and to continue building on the long-standing partnership between the two countries.