KIGALI - The Japanese Ambassador to Rwanda, Kunio Hatanaka, has described 2010 as one of Rwanda’s most significant years in the country’s socio-economic development. He made the remarks, on Friday, during celebrations to mark the birth of the Japanese Emperor. The function was attended by Ministers Vincent Karega (Infrastructure) and Dr Chares Murigande (Education), several diplomats, among others.
KIGALI - The Japanese Ambassador to Rwanda, Kunio Hatanaka, has described 2010 as one of Rwanda’s most significant years in the country’s socio-economic development.
He made the remarks, on Friday, during celebrations to mark the birth of the Japanese Emperor. The function was attended by Ministers Vincent Karega (Infrastructure) and Dr Chares Murigande (Education), several diplomats, among others.
"We hope that with his peaceful (Kagame’s) re-election, Rwandans will continue to benefit from the country’s development agenda,” Hatanaka said while addressing guests.
He added: "Through the good health of Emperor Akihito and President Kagame, the development of both countries will be enhanced by mutual understanding and cooperation.”
Karega commended the existing relationship between both countries and called it one of Rwanda’s most beneficial relationships.
Japan opened its embassy in Kigali in January, and continues, through its overseas development assistance agency, JICA, to support various rural-based initiatives in the country.
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