The Government of Rwanda and the European Union (EU) Monday signed a Rwf55 billion grant agreement to support social protection in response to the Covid-19 crisis in the country, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning said in a statement.

"The sustained development cooperation as well as the immediate European Union's support to the Government's response to the COVID 19, illustrates, once again, the mutual trust and excellent relations shared by the European Union and the Government of Rwanda," Ndagijimana noted in a statement.

The social transfers will be complemented by a support to the government on the effective functioning of the supply chains so that people can have a continued access to affordable, nutritious and diversified food.

"These organisations work in close coordination with Local Government Authorities on the COVID social protection response at grass-roots level, and cater support to some of the most vulnerable communities across the country," the statement reads in part.

The full support package of #TeamEurope in Rwanda amounts to more than €100 million and includes support to the health, economic, social protection and agriculture sectors.