Diaspora urged to exercise their rights

KIGALI - The government has called upon the Rwandan Diaspora to embrace the different socio-economic policies that the government has adopted to foster development. Addressing the Diaspora yesterday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation, Rosemary Museminali, urged them to exercise their democratic right by fully participating in next year’s presidential elections.The meeting drew participants from 13 countries including Rwandan students currently persuing their education in Saudi Arabia.“Due to poor coordination, you couldn’t fully participate in the 2003 elections, however next year, all Rwandans living abroad will be able to register and vote from their nearest embassies,” said Museminali. Museminali also urged Rwandans overseas to play their respective roles in maintaining a peaceful and prosperous country, saying they shouldn’t be detached from the happenings in the country despite their being far from home.