On July 19, 2024, the Embassy was joined by officials from the Government of China, diplomatic envoys, representatives of international organizations, and friends of Rwanda in China to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Liberation (Kwibohora30).

Speaking at the event, Ambassador James Kimonyo said that liberation day is a day to remember those who liberated the country and those who sacrificed their lives for the cause. The envoy highlighted that what Rwanda has achieved in the last three decades has been a joint effort of Rwanda’s people and their visionary leadership led by H.E. President Paul Kagame.

“On July 4, 1994, the brave men and women of the RPA, led by His Excellency Paul Kagame, brought an end to the reign of the genocidal regime that had deepened ethnic divisions and hatred, culminating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, during which more than one million innocent lives were lost. This victory laid the strong foundation upon which today’s Rwanda is built,” remarked the Ambassador.

Kwibohora30 to us serves as an opportunity to look back on Rwanda’s progress which has been nothing but remarkable, Kimonyo noted adding that the progress made is reflected in many socio-economic development indices. 

The guest of honor, Ambassador Xue Bing, Special Envoy for Horn of Africa Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, commended Rwanda's transformation in the thirty years since liberation and pleaded continued support and cooperation between China and Rwanda.

“Rwanda is a country with important influence in central and eastern Africa. In recent years, under the leadership of President Kagame, the government and people of Rwanda have worked side by side to overcome the shadow of history, achieve national reconciliation, explore a development path suited to its national conditions, and successfully maintain national stability and social harmony, with rapid economic growth and remarkable development achievements,” Ambassador Bing noted.

He took the opportunity to express gratitude to Rwanda for successfully conducting the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in peaceful electoral environment. "Congratulations to Rwanda and we sincerely wish Rwanda continued success and further progress on its path of development and rejuvenation."

The celebrations featured engaging short videos, music, and dances, allowing others to discover the history of our liberation struggle and providing Rwandans with an opportunity to reflect on our journey that continues.