James Kimonyo

Ambassador of The Republic of Rwanda to The People’s Republic of China

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

📽️AMASHUSHO📽️

Perezida Kagame na Madamu Jeannette Kagame bacanye urumuri rw’icyizere mu gutangiza ibikorwa byo #Kwibuka32. #RBAAmakuru

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have arrived at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the final resting place of over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. They will mark the official start of the 32nd commemoration period by laying a wreath and lighting the Flame of Remembrance, which will burn for 100 days in honor of the more than one million lives lost. Follow live: https://t.co/sjKYrQI3BD

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

The event was also attended by other dignitaries who delivered remarks, including H.E. Martin Mpana, Ambassador of Cameroon and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in China, H.E. Stephen Jackson, United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, and H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Permanent Representative of the African Union to China. #Kwibuka32

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

The representative of the Genocide Survivors’ Association (IBUKA), Mr. Gratien Nsabimana, who also shared his testimony, praised genocide survivors for their courage and resilience in rebuilding their lives, their communities, and, most importantly, their country. He underscored IBUKA’s role as the leading voice of survivors, noting that “IBUKA has advocated for rebuilding lives in tangible ways.” #Kwibuka32

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

The guest speaker from @MFA_China , Amb. Hu Changchun, conveyed a message of solidarity to the people of Rwanda and genocide survivors. He commended Rwanda’s achievements in unity and reconciliation under the leadership of H.E. President Paul Kagame and reaffirmed China’s continued support for Rwanda’s development. #Kwibuka32

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

In his message, Amb. @jkimonyo emphasized that the Genocide against the Tutsi was not spontaneous; it was the outcome of decades of division, dehumanization, and hate fueled by colonial manipulation and bad politics. He urged the international community to stay alert to the warning signs of genocide and act before it is too late. #Kwibuka32

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

Today, the Rwandan community in China was joined by Chinese government officials, Ambassadors, representatives of international organizations, and friends of Rwanda for the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. #Kwibuka32

[Rwanda High Commission in Singapore @RwandaSingapore]

Earlier today, High Commissioner-designate @IBMuhizi presented copies of his letters of credence to Mr Harold Lee, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore.

@RwandaMFA @MFAsg

[Rwanda Ministry of Defence @RwandaMoD]

Today, 17 September 2025, the Republic of Rwanda and the People’s Republic of China signed an Agreement on Defence Cooperation, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations.

The signing was held in Beijing during a bilateral meeting between Hon Juvenal MARIZAMUNDA and Admiral Dong JUN, the Chinese Minister of National Defence, on the sidelines of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

[James Kimonyo @JKimonyo]

Gen. I Kabandana, you have left us too early but you will always be remembered for your sacrifice and service for your country ! Meaningful life that should be celebrated and emulated! Rest In Peace General

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

The event was organized in partnership with the Hubei Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) – Hubei Sub-Council, and the China-Africa Industrial Forum (CAIF). #VisitRwanda #InvestInRwanda #MeetRwandaInChina

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

Speaking at the forum, Amb. @jkimonyo emphasized that Rwanda is open for business, highlighting the government’s efforts in creating a conducive environment to ensure the success of investors. He warmly invited participants to visit Rwanda and explore the abundant opportunities the country offers. #InvestinRwanda #MeetRwandainRwanda

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

Happening now: Day 1 of the Meet Rwanda in China event kicks off with a high-level business forum that has brought together over 200 Chinese enterprises from various sectors. #InvestinRwanda #MeetRwandainChina

[La Francophonie @OIFrancophonie]

« Les 3 axes majeurs de la diversification économique du Rwanda sont l'industrialisation ciblée afin de créer de la valeur sur place, la digitalisation et la montée en puissance des secteurs à forte valeur ajoutée comme le tourisme durable, les ICC. Nous voulons bâtir d’ici 5 ans une économie fondée sur la connaissance. »
@Umurung_i #MissionECOF #ChooseBenin @gouvbenin @RDBrwanda

[Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe @onduhungirehe]

It's unbelievable and unacceptable to note that, whereas President Tshisekedi met President Kagame in a fruitful meeting in Doha, Qatar on 18 March 2025, whereas Minister Kayikwamba and myself signed a Declaration of Principles in Washington on 25 April 2025, and whereas Rwanda and DRC are actively engaged, over the past month, into promising US-facilitated negotiations for a historic peace agreement, the DRC, nonetheless, is still whining around in all regional and international organisations accusing Rwanda for its own turpitudes, not to mention crying out for sanctions.

Rwanda is engaged in all current peace processes (AU/EAC-SADC, Washington and Doha) in good faith and with a sense of responsibility, and will never accept the manipulation, by a reckless and hopeless DRC, of regional economic communities such as ECCAS, which is unfortunately running counter to its funding principles and intended purpose.

Indeed, ECCAS has no business to deal with the crisis in eastern DRC, which is in the hands of two other regional economic communities, EAC and SADC, under the mediation of AU-mandated President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo.

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

Thanks to the 2,300+ visitors who stopped by @RwandaInUSA during #PassportDC! What you experienced was just a glimpse of our rich culture, hospitality, and beauty. There's so much more waiting for you when you #VisitRwanda! Ikaze Iwacu!
#aroundtheworldembassytour
Passport DC 2025.mp4

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

Speaking at the event, Amb @jkimonyo reiterated that Rwanda is committed to peaceful solutions while steadfastly safeguarding its national security and territorial integrity.

[Rwanda Embassy | China @RwandaInChina]

Today, the Embassy hosted diplomats from various diplomatic missions accredited to Beijing for a briefing on regional peace and security, focusing on the Eastern DRC. The briefing explored the conflict's root causes and ongoing initiatives aimed at resolving it.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

President Kagame flags off #TdRwanda2025 alongside UCI President David Lappartient.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Int'l Cooperation @RwandaMFA]

𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐊

The punitive measures announced today by the UK Government in response to the conflict in eastern DRC – where the UK has now clearly chosen a side – are regrettable. It is unreasonable to expect Rwanda to compromise its national security and the safety of Rwandans. The measures do nothing to help the Democratic Republic of Congo, nor do they contribute to achieving a sustainable political solution to the conflict in eastern DRC.

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