Kagame made the remarks in his End of the year message to Rwanda Defence And Security Forces according to a statement on the website of the Ministry of Defense of Rwanda.
“As we approach the end of 2018 and preparing to usher in the New Year 2019, I wish to commend your exemplary and outstanding service, hard work and dedication in delivering your core duty of defending the people and territory of Rwanda,” Kagame said as read in the statement.
“I wish to acknowledge the continuous successful accomplishment of your mission and would like to underscore the fact that you have continued to demonstrate capability, credibility, and professionalism in the accomplishment of the core mandates,” he added.
Kagame told all officers, men, and women of the Rwanda Defence and security forces that Rwandans recognize the job they do to ensure their physical security but also in addressing pressing issues of human security as the bedrock of sustainable peace.
“Throughout 2018, you have continued to deserve the full trust of the people of Rwanda,” He said.
As Rwanda remains the fifth among the top of countries with most peacekeepers in UN peacekeeping missions, with 6,146 peacekeepers today.
Kagame said Rwandan “peacekeepers continue to be powerful Ambassadors of Rwanda, consistently and efficiently representing the best principles and values we stand for; sharing those with our brothers and sisters across Africa and the world, in true Rwandan spirit.”
“Keep up the resolve to play your part in both regional and international security by strengthening your readiness and offering our pledge to support regional and continental peace and security,” Kagame said.
The President of the Republic, Paul Kagame urged the army to keep up their right mindset and values, constant focus and vigilance so as to continue to relentlessly play our role in the transformation of Rwanda” and in the economic and social progress of which pillar is the national security.
“To our families who lost their loved ones in 2018 due to various reasons, I send my heartfelt condolences,” Kagame further said.
“Officers, Men, and Women – The beginning of a new year is also an opportunity to renew your pledge to curb all threats to national security, a vital pillar for our economic and social progress. That way, you can continue to deserve the nation’s trust and respect you have earned over the years,” he concluded.
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