Kigali - The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, thanked on Sunday, in Kigali, the efforts of his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, in search of peace and stability on the continent, particularly in the southern and central region of Africa.
When speaking at the ceremony of his inauguration for another term, at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali, following the victory of the presidential elections in Rwanda, which took place in July, Paul Kagame also praised the achievements of the President of Kenya, William Ruto, among others, for everything they have done and continue to do for peace, security and stability in Africa.
He said peace in the central region is a priority for Rwanda but has been lacking, particularly in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“But peace cannot be delivered by anyone anywhere, no matter how powerful, if the party most directly involved does not do what is necessary. Without this, sincere mediation efforts by mandated regional leaders cannot function as intended,” the Rwandan leader expressed.
For Paul Kagame, peace cannot happen alone. “We all have to do our part, and do the right things, to achieve and sustain peace. This should not be seen as a favor to anyone.”
He stated that for anyone to do what is necessary for everyone to have peace cannot be a matter of favors being distributed.
The statesman stated “that this is a time to reflect on the kind of world we want our children to live in. As a global community, we have more in common than we think, and within us we always have the tools to repair, renew and redefine.”
The 66-year-old Rwandan Head of State took an oath before the President of the Supreme Court, Faustin Ntezilyayo, and promised to 'preserve national peace and sovereignty, as well as consolidate national unity'.
Around 20 heads of state and other African dignitaries traveled to Kigali to attend the inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday afternoon in a 45,000-seat stadium, where the crowd had gathered since early in the morning. AFL/ART/DOJ
