About the Ambassador
Jérémie Blin serves as Ambassador to Rwanda (designate) since September 2026
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Mr. Jérémie Blin, Ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda (Designate)
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MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Dear Visitor,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda. This website serves as the gateway to the European Union and to our activities in Rwanda. I encourage you to navigate through the depth and the breadth of our EU-Rwanda partnership!
The EU and Rwanda have a long-standing partnership at multilateral, regional and bilateral level. The EU-AU Joint vision for 2030, guides our renewed partnership among equals to build a common future.
Our partnership is based on shared values of democracy, governance and human rights; on joint interests and mutual respect; and on the ownership of Rwandans of the destiny of their country. The European Union and its Member States as #TeamEurope, support Rwanda transformation agenda and progress towards the Sustainable development goals. #Team Europe, in close partnership with EU private sector, is supporting Rwanda to prepare for the domestic manufacturing of vaccines. We are actively engaged on education, skills and decent jobs for the youth. We support a Green Deal for Inclusive Development. We support political governance and the daily path to reconciliation. We engage on economic governance to increase trade and investment. Our close partnership makes us stronger and reinforces our capacity to deliver change that improve lives.
For more information about our day to day work, you can follow us on our Facebook page @EUDelegationRWA, on Twitter @EUinRW and @jeremieblin and on Instagram @euinrwanda
If you have questions and do not find answers online, you are welcomed to contact us at DELEGATION-RWANDA@eeas.europa.eu
Once again, welcome to the European Union in Rwanda. Enjoy your visit!
Jérémie Blin
Ambassador of the European Union in Rwanda (Designate)
GET TO KNOW THE AMBASSADOR
Jérémie Blin serves as Ambassador to Rwanda since September 2026.
A career diplomat, Ambassador Blin has extensive experience in African affairs, international cooperation, economic diplomacy and regional relations. Prior to his appointment as EU Ambassador to Rwanda, he served as Secretary-General of the Africa-France Summit at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Ambassador Blin has a longstanding professional connection with the Great Lakes region. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of France in Rwanda. He subsequently served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Burundi.
Throughout his diplomatic career, Ambassador Blin has held senior positions covering Central and East Africa, development cooperation, strategic and security affairs, economic diplomacy and multilateral relations. He is a graduate of France’s École nationale d’administration (ENA), Simone Veil promotion (2004–2006).
As EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Ambassador Blin represents the European Union in its partnership with Rwanda, working to strengthen cooperation across areas including sustainable development, investment, trade, education, climate action, governance, peace and security, and regional stability.