Abu Dhabi (31/07/2023)- Rwandans pinned their hope on unity, accountability and thinking big to transform the country from rubbles into a thriving nation in the new post-liberation era, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i at the Embassy of Rwanda in the United Arab Emirates, Ines Mutoni has said.

She made the remarks on Monday 31 July in Abu Dhabi during a reception hosted by the Embassy to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation.  

The celebration was attended by Sultan Mohamed Saeed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for International Development & Organizations Affairs in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, over 200 members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Rwanda and Rwandans living in the UAE.

On 4 July 1994, the Rwanda Patriotic Army led by H.E Paul Kagame, secured the capital Kigali, in a landmark victory marked every Year as Rwanda’s Liberation–known as Kwibohora.  Ms. Ines told the gathering that Rwanda’s Liberation saved lives and inspired Rwanda’s rebirth.

 “The liberation of Rwanda not only put an end to the Genocide against the Tutsi, saving millions who were headed to extermination, but it also brought about the rebirth of Rwanda, ensuring security and restoring dignity for the Rwandan people.”

She went on to underscore: “In the new post-liberation era, Rwandans pinned their hope on unity, accountability and thinking big. With these bold choices at the center, backed by visionary leadership, homegrown solutions and strategic partnerships, Rwanda transformed from rubbles into a thriving, easy-to-do business, safe and open nation.”

Rwanda continues to be a continental and global champion of gender equality, green economy, eco-tourism, digital transformation, transparency and security.

Ms. Ines challenged Rwandans to safeguard and multiply liberation gains and invited partners to continue being part of Rwanda’s transformation story.

“Realizing the Vision 2050 in which Rwanda aspires to become an upper-middle income country by 2035, and a high-income country by 2050 requires hard work by all Rwandans and committed partners. I hope that we can count on your invaluable collaboration and friendship as we keep this development momentum - full of mutually beneficial partnership opportunities.”

On Rwanda-UAE partnership, the Charge d’Affaires noted that throughout different times in Rwanda’s reconstruction journey, “the UAE has been a partner and the country is looking forward to continue working together to grow bilateral cooperation for the good of our peoples.”

The celebration of the Liberation Day in the UAE also featured a delightful Rwandan cultural dance performed by ‘Inganji mu Nganzo’ cultural troupe.

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Media contact:

Pierre Muyombano, Communication Specialist, Rwanda’s Embassy in the UAE, at pmuyombano@embassy.gov.rw