Date: 2026-05-09Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, Ms Jacqueline Mukangira personally conveys to Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh an invitation from the Rwanda President to participate in 'Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa'
**Executive Summary**
High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, Ms. Jacqueline Mukangira, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to deliver an invitation to the "Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa" (NEISA 2026). The summit is scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 18–21 May 2026. Dr. Jitendra Singh has formally agreed to participate in the event virtually, focusing on nuclear energy deployment and AI integration.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Summit Details and Objectives**
* **Event:** Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026).
* **Venue and Dates:** Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda, from 18–21 May 2026.
* **Collaborators:** Organized by the Government of Rwanda with the IAEA, UNECA, Nuclear Energy Agency, World Nuclear Association, and regional financial institutions.
* **Purpose:** To deliberate on nuclear energy innovation, AI integration, manufacturing ecosystems, and future-ready energy partnerships for Africa.
**India-Rwanda Bilateral Cooperation**
* **Technology Sectors:** Discussions focused on strengthening ties in science and technology, atomic energy applications, space technology, biotechnology, and digital governance.
* **Institutional Partnerships:** Rwanda expressed keen interest in deepening partnerships with Indian ministries, scientific organizations, and innovation platforms.
* **Capacity Building:** Both sides explored opportunities for collaboration in research, education, and innovation ecosystems.
**India’s Strategic Engagement**
* **Global South Commitment:** Minister Singh emphasized India’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the Global South in science and sustainable development.
* **Technological Vision:** Engagement is driven by the vision of technology-led inclusive development in frontier sectors.
**Impact Analysis**
**Dr. Jitendra Singh / Government of India**
**Impact**
The Minister will represent India’s technological capabilities on an international platform, specifically regarding nuclear energy and AI.
**Action Required**
Prepare for and address a designated virtual session during the summit focused on nuclear deployment and manufacturing partnerships.
**Government of Rwanda**
**Impact**
Rwanda secures high-level Indian participation and potential long-term institutional support for its scientific and technological sectors.
**Action Required**
Coordinate modalities for virtual participation and follow up on proposed collaborations in research and capacity building.
**NEISA 2026 Organizers and Stakeholders**
**Impact**
The summit gains expertise from India’s growing engagement in frontier technologies like biotechnology and space tech.
**Action Required**
Integrate the Minister’s virtual session into the summit's official agenda for May 18–21, 2026.
Key Entities Referenced
Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026): An international summit focused on nuclear energy innovation, AI integration, and future-ready energy partnerships for Africa.
Department of Atomic Energy: The primary Indian government department overseeing the nuclear science and technological cooperation discussed in the bilateral meeting.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State representing India in discussions on nuclear energy, AI, and emerging technology cooperation with Rwanda.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): A key international regulatory body and collaborator for the organization of the African nuclear innovation summit.
Kigali, Rwanda: The host location for the 2026 nuclear innovation summit and the primary geographic focus of the bilateral engagement.
Department of Atomic Energy
High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, Ms
Jacqueline Mukangira personally conveys to
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh an invitation
from the Rwanda President to participate in
'Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa'
Dr Jitendra Singh regrets inability to visit Rwanda personally
but agrees to participate virtually
India, Rwanda Discuss Cooperation in Nuclear Energy, AI and
Emerging Technologies
Posted On: 09 MAY 2026 5:15PM by PIB Delhi
High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, Ms Jacqueline Mukangira called on Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO,
Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today to personally
convey to him an invitation to participation in the 'Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa' (NEISA
2026) scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 18–21 May 2026.
Dr Jitendra Singh however regretted inability to visit Rwanda personally but agreed to participate virtually
and address the designated session during the Summit.
The invitation was extended on behalf of the Government of Rwanda, including Rwanda’s Minister of
ICT and Innovation Hon. Paula Ingabire. NEISA 2026 is being organized at the Kigali Convention Centre
in collaboration with leading international and regional institutions including the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Nuclear Energy
Agency, World Nuclear Association and regional financial institutions. The Summit is expected to bring
together ministers, policymakers, scientists, innovators, industry leaders and strategic stakeholders to
deliberate on nuclear energy innovation, AI integration, manufacturing ecosystems and future-ready
energy partnerships for Africa.
During the interaction, both sides discussed avenues for strengthening India-Rwanda cooperation in
science and technology, innovation, atomic energy applications, digital capacity building and emerging
technologies. Dr Jitendra Singh shared India’s growing global engagement in frontier sectors including
nuclear energy, space technology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and digital governance, driven by
the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for technology-led inclusive development.
The Rwandan delegation conveyed strong interest in India’s expanding scientific and technological
capabilities and expressed keenness to deepen institutional partnerships with Indian ministries, scientific
organizations and innovation platforms. Discussions also covered opportunities for collaboration inresearch, education, innovation ecosystems and capacity building initiatives between the two countries.
The delegation also discussed the proposed session for Dr Jitendra Singh during the Summit focused on
nuclear energy deployment, AI and manufacturing partnerships, along with modalities for virtual
participation. The Minister said India attaches high importance to international cooperation in emerging
and transformative technologies and remains committed to strengthening partnerships with countries of
the Global South in areas of science, innovation and sustainable development.*****
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