The event reflected on Rwanda's remarkable journey from devastation to prosperity. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Over 400 attend Rwanda Liberation Day festivities in Angola Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana highlighted the nation's resilience and determination saying “Rwanda has been able to come this far because we owned up and took the lead in addressing our challenges. The leadership of Rwanda has made a clear choice going forward; the choice to trust ourselves, expect excellence, and take ownership.” She encouraged young people to use their talents to build a better world for everyone. Quoting President Paul Kagame, Mukantabana said :“Rwanda is yours to protect, defend, and make prosperous. It is worth repeating that real liberation only begins when the guns fall silent.” ALSO READ: Rwandans in USA commemorate Genocide Ambassador Hilda Mapfudze, the Permanent Representative of the African Union in Washington, D.C. hailed Rwanda's progress. “Rwanda has become a model of rising from the ashes and becoming a leader in all aspects of development. The phenomenal leadership of President Kagame led to the growth of its economy at rates that amaze many,” she said Bonafide Tuyishime, who spoke on behalf of the youth in the Diaspora, narrated what Rwanda has been able to achieve in the last 30 years including the opportunities available today. “A country where children can dream and dream big. And know that your dreams will be supported in all ways possible. In this room, we have a lot of young people who with the support of our country have been able to achieve those dreams. I am one such lucky person who benefited tremendously from the opportunity that the newly liberated Rwanda offers,” she said.
