FOREWORD
AMB. ERNEST RWAMUCYO
This 4th July 2018 marks 24 years of Rwanda’s Liberation by the gallant men and women of the
then Rwanda Patriotic Army; now Rwanda Defence Forces, from a genocidal regime that had caused the
annihilation of over one million Rwandan Tutsi during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
This momentous occasion led to the stopping of the genocide and the beginning of the re-birth of
Rwanda. We salute all the heroes of the liberation struggle and the visionary leadership of H.E. President
Paul Kagame who has inspired the nation and the Rwandan people to build a new and forward-looking
nation anchored on peace, stability, social cohesion and national unity, democracy and a prosperous future
for the Rwandan people.
Rwanda is a country that is forging head with resilience, purpose and resolve to ensure prosperity for
its people while playing a constructive role in enhancing regional economic integration and supporting
peacekeeping initiatives alongside other nations of the World.
Rwanda is blessed with pristine natural beauty and unique tourist attractions. Tourism has become one
of the pillars of the economy. I welcome all our readers to VISIT RWANDA and partake of the numerous
beautiful tourist attractions the country has to offer.
As we celebrate this 24th Liberation Anniversary in New Delhi, I would like to commend our media
partners, DIPLOMATIST, for producing this special coverage of Rwanda. I encourage you to read this special
magazine to learn more about Rwanda. We look forward to welcoming you as a tourist, investor, conference
participants, a friend visiting a country you love or any other capacity you chose to come to Rwanda.
Rwanda has implemented an open border policy so all visitors to Rwanda from anywhere in the world
receive visa on arrival. You do not need to re-apply for your visa. You can also fl y direct to Kigali, the
Capital of Rwanda on RwandAir direct non-stop from Mumbai to RwandAir hub in Kigali and onward to
over 25 other destinations in Africa and Europe.
We look forward to your continued partnership.
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