The Head of State was delivering his End-of-Year speech, marking the beginning of the year 2019.
Reflecting on 2018, Kagame said it had been a good year for Rwanda and the African Continent in general. “Africa became more united and Rwanda contributed to that process. Our economy grew, and this reinforced the unity and solidarity of Rwandans. Governance and social cohesion also continue to get stronger. In other areas, including sports, our athletes increasingly made their mark internationally, especially our cyclists.”
“Thanks to the steadfast unity and wisdom of Rwandans, our country remained strong and secure, and that will always be the case,” the President said in his brief address.
“Our relationship with our African brothers is stronger today. But there are still challenges in our region, he warned. “Some neighbours have tried to revive the danger posed by FDLR, RNC, and other negative forces. This jeopardizes the otherwise good progress in East African integration, as well as regional security.”
“For one neighbour, we expect it. However, we are surprised by another neighbour, where the evidence we have, and which they must also have, shows clear complicity, despite public denials,” Kagame said, “This matter is being handled, and we continue talking with our neighbours in the spirit of African solidarity.”
Kagame also called upon the People of Rwanda to remain vigilant, while not allowing themselves to be distracted.
“This has been a good and productive year for Rwanda. But there are still people in our communities who need our support. Helping one another is among the highest values of our culture,” he remarked.
President Kagame wished all Rwandans a blessed and prosperous 2019.
Meanwhile, Rwandans welcomed the New Year in style with fireworks at the Kigali Convention Centre, where Singers Simi and Pantoranking ushered revelers into the New Year with merry-making.
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