November 10, 2026

It is a great honor to be here among friends in the United States Congress.

To begin, let me echo the words of our Ambassador in thanking the Chair, Congressman Kelly, and all members of Congress for their unwavering support and dedication to deepening the partnership between our two countries.

Over the past 32 years, since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, your commitment has accompanied us as we rose from the ashes of that tragedy to emerge as a beacon of hope, innovation, and progress on the African continent.

We are profoundly grateful to all partners here in the USA who have contributed to Rwanda’s rebirth.

For us, the USA is a vital partner. And in Rwanda, you have a reliable and true friend.

As our partnership grows, we have always sought ways to deepen our relationship and elevate it to a strategic partnership.

We continue to explore opportunities to strengthen the bonds between our two countries, and Congress—along with the USA-Rwanda Congressional Caucus—serves as a vital bridge to take this partnership to the next level.

Through this strategic partnership, we can focus on cutting-edge innovations, space exploration, and increasing investments and trade from both sides.

As the geopolitical landscape evolves and the world faces challenges such as terrorism, natural disasters, and other crises, such a strategic partnership— as we stand shoulder to shoulder —will help both our nations overcome the challenges of the 21st century. Together, we can advance our national security interests and work toward a brighter future for humanity. 

Excellences, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity represent another important milestone in our partnership and an opportunity to advance lasting peace, security, and economic integration in our region. We appreciate the leadership of Congress, and we count on its continued engagement to ensure its full and effective implementation. Our partners in Congress have a critical role to play in helping translate these commitments into lasting peace and prosperity for the people of our region. Your leadership, particularly within the USA-Rwanda Congressional Caucus, is indispensable. 

We also, look to our strategic partnership to go beyond bilateral where our alliance can serve as a force multiplier especially on our continent of Africa with like-minded countries.

Together, we can secure a brilliant future for both our nations.

We are deeply grateful for the USA-Rwanda Congressional Caucus and its leadership.

I look forward to welcoming you to Rwanda in the near future.

Thank you.