Rwanda yesterday received the Interpol flag as a symbol given to a nation that will host its next Annual General Meeting.

The flag was handed over by Monaco Police Chief Asso Regis to Inspector General of Police Emmanuel K. Gasana.

The flag ceremony was during the assembly for the International Police Organisation in Monaco.

"We are honoured to be chosen to host the next Interpol general assembly. The 2015 General Assembly will also offer participants with unique experience in an African city that is modern, clean and safe, IGP Gasana said.

The 2015 assembly in Kigali will be attended by more 1,500 officials from 190 member countries.

"Rwanda is increasingly recognised globally as a politically stable, safe country and with a wonderful environment that combines business with pleasure,” Gasama added.

Community policing success story

At the Monaco meeting, the Minister for Internal Security, Sheikh Musa Fazil Harelimana, shared Rwanda’s experience and success of community policing as an effective tool in modern policing.

The proactive policing approach is one of the issues discussed during the assembly. Others include building stronger institutions for Interpol, technologies and techniques with a view to combat crimes.

"Community policing has been a cornerstone of peace and security in general and crime prevention and reduction, in particular; it has simplified the policing architecture in Rwanda,” Harelimana said.