“Security cornerstone for development” - Kagame

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Wednesday called on Rwandans to join hands in the maintenance of security if they were to enjoy “total liberation”, Rwandan radio reported. He cited security as the “cornerstone of all developmental activities”. Kagame who was speaking at the celebrations to mark the seventh national liberation day, also expressed commitment in looking for ways of implementing the Lusaka peace agreement.

He condemned the international community for not being supportive to the implementation of the agreement. Kagame noted that the country had made commendable achievements, including unity of Rwandans, democratisation, repatriation of refugees and resettlement, among other things, in the last seven years after the genocide. Kagame said his country’s policy was to find a solution to problems through dialogue and understanding. He noted that he would meet his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni on Friday for talks aimed at improving the relations between the two countries. He also called upon Rwandan nationals in exile to return and join efforts with other Rwandans in nation building.