Speaking at the event, Minister Agbénonci said that the genocide against the Tutsi was a terrible disaster and added that today there is hope because Rwanda has been remarkably rebuilt.
“After the genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi, the government of Rwanda committed on uniting Rwandans and development,” he said.
He hailed Government of Rwanda commitment to supporting Rwandans living in Benin and added that they are free to live and do their businesses there.
He said that Benin President, Patrice Talon visited Rwanda in 2016 and paid tribute to genocide victims laid to rest at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi.
He said that his government is implementing lessons learnt from Rwanda including fighting against corruption among many more others.
The Ambassador of Rwanda in Benin with residence in Nigeria, Stanislas Kamanzi hailed the government of Benin for joining Rwandans during the commemoration event with the presence of Foreign Affairs Minister.
He said that commemorating is to honour victims who were slain during the genocide.
He urged Rwandans living in Benin to found on their country’s history and work hard with integrity towards self-development.
At the event, mourners lit the flame of remembrance.
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