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Peace in the region is a priority for Rwanda

Peace in the region is a priority for Rwanda

Kagame holds the flag as he swears in. PHOTO @UrugwiroVillage

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Paul Kagame has started delivering his inaugural speech after being sworn-in at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday.

He started his address by thanking Rwandans for renewing their trust and confidence in him during the July 14-16 general election. “It is my greatest honour to serve you, as your president, for another term,” he said.

“Our tragic past ignited a fire in each one of us. The fire of hope, resilience and justice. This is who we have become as Rwandans,” he said.

Over 20 Heads of State are in attendance this afternoon at Amahoro Stadium. Vice President Jessica Alupo is representing President Yoweri Museveni.

Also in Kigali to witness as President Kagame takes the Presidential Oath marking the beginning of his next mandate is Uganda Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Kagame told the world, that “over the past three decades, what Rwandans managed to accomplish is more than we expected. “It is beyond what words can describe, given where we started from.”

He warned that “Peace in our region is a priority for Rwanda. Yet it has been lacking, particularly in eastern DR Congo. “But peace cannot be delivered by anyone from anywhere no matter how powerful if the party most directly concerned doesn’t do what is needed.”

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