"Let’s continue bringing together the best and the brightest that we have, especially across Africa, in Rwanda and working with those from across the rest of the world. That’s how we can build a better world for all of us to live in." President Kagame
"For me, coming to Havana, Cuba is something of a great memory because I was in this country in 1986 running to 1987. That is 36 years ago. I was a young officer, serving in a country that had given me a home as well which was Uganda. And I was here to do a course that was given to many Africans." President #Kagame
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President Kagame has arrived in Havana, Cuba where he joins leaders from across the globe for the two-day G77 + China Summit of Heads of State and Government taking place from 15-16 September.
"When one is in a position to serve Rwandans and serve the country, you put your interests as an individual aside, even though you don’t forget them because everyone has the right to want to improve their standards of living. But when it comes to such responsibilities, improving the lives of Rwandans and our country must come before everything else." President Kagame | Swearing-in of New Minister of Infrastructure.
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame is officiating the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure, Dr. Jimmy Gasore. Follow live: https://t.co/FkIBhwviJD
President Kagame welcomed the US Congressional Black Caucus as part of a visit to Israel and Rwanda hosted by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee @AIPAC and their educational arm, Art in Embassies Program (AIEP). The meeting discussed issues of global significance and future areas of collaboration.
On behalf of all Rwandans, I express our deepest sympathy and solidarity with King Mohammed VI, the families of the victims and the people of Morocco in this moment of profound tragedy. Rwanda stands with Morocco in this difficult time.
@SwedeninRW@RwandaMoD Accompanied by @SweAmbRwanda, Mr. Stefan Löfven and his delegation toured memorial exhibition that details the causes, reality and consequences of the Genocide against the Tutsi as well as the incredible stories of post-genocide reconstruction.
Welcomed earlier today, the Sweden's former Prime Minister, Mr. Stefan Löfven who visited to pay respects to the victims of Genocide against the Tutsi.
President Kagame attended an East African Community meeting hosted by President William Ruto of Kenya @WilliamsRuto and chaired by President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi @GeneralNeva to discuss the security situation in Eastern DRC.
“A more pragmatic approach is for Africa to be a key player in the search for global climate solutions. Ultimately, what Africa wants is fair and equal partnership, which takes our priorities into account.” President Kagame | #AfricaClimateSummit2023
"Africa continues to carry the burden of rising temperatures, despite contributing the smallest share of global greenhouse gas emissions. We cannot just keep talking about it without doing what is required to fix the problem. This is unfair, but in the long run, playing the blame game is not the answer. A more pragmatic approach is for Africa to be a key player in the search for global climate solutions. Africa stands united and should stay so in this and in its position." President Kagame | Africa Climate Summit 2023. #AfricaClimateSummit2023
President Kagame has arrived in Nairobi, where he joins President @WilliamsRuto of Kenya, other Heads of State and Government, and climate change campaigners for the Africa Climate Summit. The inaugural 3-day Summit is co-hosted by the African Union Commission and the Government of Kenya. #AfricaClimateSummit23
Earlier today, Chairman Kagame chaired a meeting with the RPF National Executive Committee. This NEC meeting, which included RPF commissioners as well as various officials and members of the private sector, focused on key priorities for Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation.
This evening at the Kigali Convention Centre, President Kagame attended the Nigerian Governors’ Executive Leadership Retreat, organized by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and @UNDP. President Kagame delivered remarks and participated in an interactive session on “Leadership in Shaping the Future of Pan-Africanism and Integration in a Changing World.”
The retreat, which convened 19 Nigerian State Governors for 3 days in Kigali, focused on digital and socio-economic transformation, local revenue generation, managing diversity and social cohesion, urbanization and climate change.
“It is just the will. You also have that will; if you join now, even without enough training, you would succeed just because you have the will and a purpose that you want to reach.” President Kagame on why he didn’t give up during the liberation struggle.
“What does it mean to be an opinion leader? You need to keep asking yourself, what do opinion leaders say? I do not want being an opinion leader to be taken lightly. We have to work for it. You have to give the right message and do the right thing. If you do the opposite, you are not among opinion leaders.” President Kagame addressing opinion leaders from Northern and Western Province.
Today, President Kagame officiated the conclusion of 13th Itorero Indangamirwa attended by 412 youth from the diaspora, graduates from secondary schools in Rwanda, as well as youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and the best performers from the latest Urugerero, who underwent civic training and basic military training for close to two months. Indangamirwa 13 aims to promote the culture of patriotism, unity, integrity, and hard work among Rwandan youth.
“Taking responsibility, having a constructive, leading character, is not just for elders. It should start at a young age.” President Kagame | Swearing in of New Cabinet Members.