Rwanda: All Set for Rwanda Day in London, UK - Rwanda amakuru umutekano ubukungu imibereho

About 3000 people are expected to attend the Rwanda Day event scheduled for May 18 in London, United Kingdom, orgnisers have confirmed.

According to Ignatius Mugabo, one of the organisers, preparations are in high gear and Rwandans living in the UK and Europe at large have registered in high numbers.

Rwanda Day is a periodical event that is held in different countries around the world and brings together Rwandans and friends of Rwanda to reaffirm their core national value, celebrate the country's progress and discuss ways they can best be part of Rwanda's socio-economic transformation.

"Our community is very excited and eager to welcome the President and his delegation. We have reached out to members of Rwandan Diaspora in neighbouring countries such as Belgium, France, The Netherlands and the Scandinavia, as well as friends of Rwanda," Mugabo told The New Times.

The highlights of the event include a business exhibition and networking, an address by President Kagame, which will be followed by a question and answer session, entertainment and social interaction.

"This event is generally aimed at giving a rare opportunity to members of Rwandan Diaspora to interact directly with the Head of State and discuss matters that affect them, and get updates on the country's progress. It is also aimed at encouraging members of the Rwandan Diaspora to partake in the country's development process," Mugabo explained.

In an email to The New Times, Rwanda's High Commissioner to the UK, Williams Nkurunziza, also said there was excitement among the Rwandan community in the UK about the opportunity to host this year's Rwanda Day.

"Across the whole country, preparations are in full swing, driven by community leaders in 12 cities with major concentrations of Rwandan communities. The London edition of Rwanda Day has also attracted significant interest from mainland Europe," said Nkurunziza.

He added that they were optimistic of "a great event in which the President will meet and interact with the Rwandan community abroad."

A similar event was held in the United States last year and attended by thousands of Rwandans from across the United States.

Source> TNT