Kagame expressed gratitude to the Canadian Premier for his country's support towards Rwanda's Covid-19 fight and other areas in which Canada supports Rwanda.

"Had a call with PM @JustinTrudeau and thanked him for Canada's strong partnership with Rwanda and Africa, and support against #COVID19 and toward @AIMS_Next and for the Africa Center of Excellence for Children Peace and Security," he said in a tweet.

Nathalie Munyampenda, the Global Director of Communications at AIMS, said the support of Rwanda and Canada has "allowed many brilliant Africans to get the tools to become scientists/innovators."

"Incredibly grateful for your support Your Excellency and that of Canada," AIMS-Next Einstein Initiative interim CEO, Lydie Hakizimana reacted to Kagame's conversation with Trudeau.

The Canadian Prime Minister's Office said the two leaders also spoke about the strong friendship between Canada and Rwanda, and discussed opportunities to further advance shared priorities in education, research, and the Vancouver Principles.