Rwanda is holding preliminary talks with several European countries on migration, government officials confirmed on Friday.
The discussions come after a sharp rise in border crossings between Morocco and Spain, renewing debate in Europe over processing asylum claims outside the bloc.
European lawmakers recently approved tougher rules allowing countries to establish “return hubs” in non-EU states for deportees.
Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said broad discussions are underway, but no final agreements have been reached.
The proposals include an emergency transit system providing temporary refuge for vulnerable families fleeing serious danger.
People hosted under the system could later apply for asylum in third countries or safely return home.
The talks echo Rwanda’s previous migration agreement with Britain, which was scrapped by the Labour government after it took office.
Rwanda also has similar arrangements to receive migrants deported from the US in exchange for foreign aid.
Growing support for right-wing parties across Europe has increased pressure for stricter border controls and migration processing outside the bloc.