Embassy Seeks To Unite W.A Rwandan Diaspora

The Rwandan Embassy in Senegal has initiated a circle of friends of Rwanda which will include Rwandan students in Senegal.

The network is expected to help in contributing and improving their understanding of Rwanda.

This Embassy started its activities in May 2011 with its diplomatic mission of Preserving and conserving the interests of the Country and its people in Senegal,Contribute to the development of the Country in all aspects Political, economical and social.

According to the Press Statement from the Embassy it is due to those reasons that the Embassy of Rwanda has organized different accession to inform the Rwandans in Senegal about the present vision and image of Rwanda.

It is expected that it will enable Rwandans in West Africa be in the same direction the country is and give their contribution towards the development of their Country.

The idea started by organizing a workshop of the Rwanda Students in Senegal which took place on September 17, 2011.

The Ambassador of Rwanda in Senegal, Gérard Ntwari has said that the Embassy to reach its objectives in collaboration with the Rwandan Diaspora in Senegal.

It is said that it is very important to establish the Circle of Friends of Rwandans to be the focal point in Senegal with same objective.

“Being the advocates of our Country, updating People on what is happening in Rwanda by giving the true information and the present position of the Country is our mandate,” Amb. Ntwali said in a press statement.

“Promoting and attracting foreign investment, promote tourism to foreigners staying here and responding to negative critics against our country is also crucial,” he added.

Members of Circle of Friends of Rwanda appreciated to be respectable friends of Rwanda as expressed in their testimonies that Rwanda is a prestigious Country which many focused Africans.

They also voted for the transition committee composed of five people who will organize the elections of the permanent committee helped by Rwandan Embassy in Senegal and set their values, rules and regulation.

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