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Government on addressing the challenges we are facing in relation to the consequences of this conflict. We also reaffirmed the importance of respect of territorial integrity by all the countries in the region.Īt the global level, this visit was an occasion to discuss the consequences of the war in Ukraine on Africa, and Rwanda in particular. We noted the resurgence of hate speech, public incitement, and genocidal ideology in DRC, and the need to address this issue. We agreed on the need to eradicate all illegal armed groups operating in eastern DRC, including the FDLR and its factions. We also discussed the security in eastern DRC, the very real consequences for Rwanda, and reaffirmed our support to regional efforts, including the Nairobi and the Luanda initiatives toward peace and stability in our region. the 11th Annual African Air Chiefs Symposium earlier this year in Kigali. Our military cooperation has continued to grow, and we were happy to co-host with the U.S. We are also very pleased with our cooperation in the defense sector. continues to be, indeed, a strong partner in Rwanda’s efforts to build a strong and resilient health system. Government contributed more than 5 million doses of vaccines and 100 medical ventilators to Rwanda. Government in the fight against COVID-19 in Rwanda, where the U.S. The Government of Rwanda appreciates the significant support of the U.S. At the bilateral level, we appreciated our substantial cooperation in various sectors, including defense and security, trade and investment, peacekeeping, and health. We had productive discussions about the partnership between our two countries. and Rwanda and discuss matters of mutual interest.Įarlier today, His Excellency the President of Rwanda received Secretary Blinken and his delegation. And this visit is an opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation between the U.S. I would like to start by welcoming Secretary Blinken and his delegation to Kigali. Advisory Commission on Public DiplomacyįOREIGN MINISTER BIRUTA: Secretary Blinken, members of the press, good morning. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.Bureau of International Organization Affairs.Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.Office of Management Strategy and Solutions.Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.Bureau of Information Resource Management.Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services.Office of the Science and Technology Adviser.Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.
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