{"id":54796,"date":"2025-07-07T17:26:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-s-liberation-anchored-in-a-just-cause-to-restore-dignity-unity-and\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T17:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:25:51","slug":"rwanda-s-liberation-anchored-in-a-just-cause-to-restore-dignity-unity-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-s-liberation-anchored-in-a-just-cause-to-restore-dignity-unity-and\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda\u2019s liberation anchored in a just cause to restore dignity, unity, and renewal \u2013 Amb. Mirenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for Development and International Organizations Affairs, represented the Government of the United Arab Emirates at the event, which brought together over 250 members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Rwanda, and Rwandan community members in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>In his address, Ambassador John Mirenge reflected on Rwanda\u2019s historic liberation on 4 July 1994, when the Rwanda Patriotic Army, under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, brought an end to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This day, Amb. Mirenge noted, marks Rwanda\u2019s emergence from one of the darkest chapters in human history into a new era defined by resilience, unity, and national renewal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRwanda\u2019s Liberation was anchored in a just cause: to restore dignity, promote unity, and build a nation where every citizen should belong and be proud to identify with,\u201d Amb. Mirenge said.<\/p>\n<p>He went on to emphasize that Rwanda\u2019s Liberation was not only a military triumph but also a moral stand\u2014a fight to free Rwandans from decades of exclusion, oppression, and division rooted in colonial rule and perpetuated by post-independence regimes.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Rwanda stands as a testament to resilience, renewal, and purpose. Over the past three decades, the country has rebuilt itself on three foundational pillars: unity, accountability, and ambition. This bold and forward-looking mindset, the Ambassador explained, has guided Rwanda\u2019s transformation, enabling it to secure lasting peace, drive sustained economic growth, and promote inclusive development.<\/p>\n<p>{{Rwanda-UAE relations highlighted}}<\/p>\n<p>The celebration also spotlighted the deepening bilateral ties between Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe UAE remains Rwanda\u2019s largest trading partner abroad, accounting for 63.9% of our exports in 2024. Bilateral trade exceeded USD 1.5 billion, while cumulative UAE investments in Rwanda surpassed USD 320 million,\u201d the Ambassador noted.<\/p>\n<p>Amb. Mirenge further used the occasion to call on investors and partners from the UAE to continue seizing opportunities in Rwanda\u2019s dynamic and inclusive economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we look ahead, we invite more investors, innovators, and partners from the UAE and beyond to join hands with Rwanda as we accelerate our shared vision for inclusive and sustainable growth. The potential is vast, and the partnership has never been stronger,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n<p>The evening concluded with vibrant traditional performances by the UAE-based Uruyange and Abadahigwa cultural troupes, celebrating Rwanda\u2019s cultural richness.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90552\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/amb__mirenge_addressing_the_audience_1_.jpg\" alt=\"Ambassador John Mirenge reflected on Rwanda\u2019s historic liberation on 4 July 1994, when the Rwanda Patriotic Army, under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, brought an end to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90554\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/ambmir_2.jpg\" alt=\"Amb. Mirenge receiving Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for Development and International Organizations Affairs. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90556\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/officials_and_diplomats_in_a_group_picture.jpg\" alt=\"Officials and diplomats in a group picture\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90557\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/offici_1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Officials and members of the diplomatic corps joined the celebration. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90555\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/brig_gen_gakwerere_maj_ndayambaje_n_abandi_bahoze_-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai-based Uruyange troupe entertained the audience with Rwandan cultural dance. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-90553\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abudha_1.jpg\" alt=\"Abu Dhabi-based Abadahigwa cultural troupe performed Intore dance. \" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the United Arab Emirates hosted a commemoration in Abu Dhabi on July 4, to mark the 31st Anniversary of Rwanda\u2019s Liberation, a milestone that continues to symbolize the country&#8217;s remarkable journey from tragedy to transformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000090551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-54796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000090551,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/amb__mirenge_addressing_the_audience_1_.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/amb__mirenge_addressing_the_audience_1_.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/amb__mirenge_addressing_the_audience_1_.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/amb__mirenge_addressing_the_audience_1_.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/amb__mirenge_addressing_the_audience_1_.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/amb__mirenge_addressing_the_audience_1_.jpg","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54796"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54796\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000090551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54796"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=54796"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=54796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}