Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Kagame was accompanied by Hon. Minister Aloisea Inyumba and Rwandan Ambassador to the United States James Kimonyo.
The National Prayer Breakfast was Founded in 1953 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it unites individuals of various nationalities, religions, and political orientation in the power of prayer.
The 60th National Prayer Breakfast took place today in the Nation’s capital Washington, DC and was attended and addressed by U.S President Obama accompanied by the First lady Michelle Obama, Vice president Joe Biden, Cabinet Members, Members of U.S Congress and many other international dignitaries were present.
Rwanda was represented by the First Lady Jeannette Kagame who addressed the Leadership Luncheon attended by more than 3000 guests, including citizens of the United States and 130 nations from all over the world representing different nations and denominations.
In her remarks she noted, “I am truly honoured by the privilege to share with you my country’s ongoing experience and aspirations. Rwanda’s experience is a powerful reminder that, as humans, we are capable of the best and the worst. We bear in mind that evil is never far from us, but we also know that it can always be overcome.”
Mrs. Kagame explained that “However, I remain mindful that my country’s story is only a modest contribution to the collective search for peace, unity and stability. Indeed, we too continue to learn from both our successes and challenges.”
“When Rwanda emerged from the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, the country was largely considered as doomed to failure. Our nation’s human and physical infrastructures were in ashes; and our society was deeply divided,” She said.
She added that “Before I take you into the details of Rwanda’s story, let me share with you a story that just came to my mind. In 1994, as the newly established government of national unity made it clear that revenge was not an option, choosing reconciliation and unity as the only way forward.”
“Rwanda’s socio-economic recoveries are the products of its people resilience, sacrifices and resolve to write a new and better chapter in their history.
Today, Rwanda is a secure, stable and developing nation,”She Noted.
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