The ambassador made the remarks on Saturday at the New Year 2018 celebration hosted by the embassy at Sheraton Hotel, Silver Spring, Maryland.
The party attracted about 150 members of the Rwandan Diaspora community from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, just the Tri-State closest to the embassy location.
Amb. Mukantabana thanked the Diaspora for their efforts in staying connected to Rwanda and for actively engaging in activities that help in the development of Rwanda.
Participants also watched the 2018 New Year message from President Paul Kagame.
Amongst many other projects in 2017, the Rwandan Diaspora in the U.S. contributed Rwf11 million in the Community-based Health Scheme, commonly known as Mutuelle de Santé, to help the neediest Rwandans in the country.
Amb. Mukantabana encouraged them to set even higher ambitions for the year 2018 and assured them of the government’s support whenever necessary.
During the party, children were also entertained through various activities to accustom them to their Rwandan roots.
Those present enjoyed a meal and traditional dancing together.
The party is held annually bringing together the community and the embassy to kick off the New Year with renewed strength and will to serve the nation and keep showcasing Rwanda’s image in the world’s first economy, USA.
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