{{The United States of America yesterday held a colourful event to commemorate the 235th Independence Day, when the world super power broke away from the British colonialism.}}<\/p>\n
The event held at the embassy\u2019s compound, also marked the 50th anniversary of Peace Corps, a program that involves volunteers from the US who assist African countries in development of various sectors meant to improve the welfare of its people.<\/p>\n
The ceremony was presided over by Rwanda\u2019s health Minister Dr. Agnes Binagwaho who hailed the country\u2019s relationship with the U.S government adding that they have achieved a lot particularly in trade.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this auspicious, I take this opportunity on behalf Rwanda government to thank the US government\u2019s assistance in enabling African countries to achieve Millennium Development Goals and Rwanda\u2019s inclusion in the African Growth and Opportunity Act\u201d the minister stressed.<\/p>\n
She also hailed USA\u2019s assistance towards peace resolution in the Great Lakes region as well as peace keeping in war zones such as Sudan\u2019s Darfur region.<\/p>\n
The minister further pointed out that the coincidence of both countries sharing independence dates should be a reminder that the efforts and sacrifices used to save humanity should be cherished.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur objective was similar with that of the US since we all fought to gain freedom and save mankind from oppression,\u201d she said amidst thundering cheers from the audience.<\/p>\n
Binagwaho concluded her remarks a farewell to the outgoing Ambassador Symington adding, \u201cYou have been skillful and showed extreme kindness and frankness in your endeavors,\u201c said the minister urging him to spread the country\u2019s good name.<\/p>\n
On his part, Ambassador Stuart Symington echoed her remarks adding that the liberation wars that highly involved the youth, should encourage youngsters to play a big role in bringing change to their societies.<\/p>\n
He noted that he enjoyed his three year stay in Rwanda and that he was proud to see a good number of economic progress during his term.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so proud to see Rwanda\u2019s contribution towards peace keeping in Darfur, access to health has been expanded to rural, agricultural too has also made tremendous progress.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation on the other hand has been beneficial to even the vulnerable, specifically due to the introduction of the 9 year basic education,\u201d He observed.<\/p>\n
The Ambassador further pointed out that in future the US Government in partnership with other states build secure and peaceful world founded on four fundamental freedoms.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere must be freedom of speech and expression everywhere in the world, freedom of every person to worship God in people\u2019s own way everywhere in the world\u201d he stressed adding that there should be freedom from want — which translated broader terms, means basic economic freedoms.<\/p>\n
The US independence anniversary is held on 4 July but the Kigali US embassy decided to commemorate it earlier to avoid colliding with the country\u2019s liberation day that is also held on the same day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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