{{A high power delegation of United States including three Congressmen said they were impressed by Rwanda’s socio-economic development within just one decade after the catastrophic inhumane mayhem of 1994.}}
The delegation of ten Americans led by Jim McDermott from Washington DC held closed meeting with the Premier Bernard Makuaza at his office in Kimihurura.
Talking to journalists after their discussions with the Premier Senator McDermott said Rwanda had made invaluable progress after the 1994 genocide.
“Our visit is in form of learning tour on behalf of CARE International to review its programs together with those supported by the US government within the healthcare sector.
He further told the press that their discussions with the prime Minister were mainly about strengthening the mutual relations existing between Rwanda and the US government.
“We are very impressed by the recovery this country has shown in the last 17 years, after the Genocide and being able to bring about the reconciliation process, improve education, health programs, among other activities.”
“It’s really unbelievable that a country with such a pitiful history has made such progress is among those with attractive foreign investment and tourism destinations.
The congressman from New Jersey hailed President Paul Kagame and his leadership for moving the country forward with a clear vision of 2020.
“The investment the US government is doing here is a very sound and the results speak for themselves,” he noted.
Premier Makuza on his part said that the US delegation was impressed by the country’s vision to promote development across all sectors of the economy.
“We held talks on the current situation in our country, the region as well as the global community,” he said.
He emphasized that the delegation were also impressed by the country’s tremendous development after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
“We extensively discussed matters concerning their support to Rwanda and the relationship that exists between the two countries,” he noted.
Makuza further pointed out that he briefed the delegation about the country’s target in the next few years, and how it has progressed in terms of fighting against HIV/Aids, reducing infant mortality rate and promoting maternal
CARE International is a leading American-based humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.
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