In his address, President Paul Kagame, affirmed that the state of the nation is strong and stronger than it has ever been. On agriculture, President Kagame reiterated that the sector continues to drive the economy. And projecting into the distant future, the President stated that the country would focus on intensifying agricultural extension and irrigation services to increase productivity. Affirming this, the President stated that as the world keeps changing, the future belongs to those who are equipped with the right skillsets and have made good use of the available technologies. Speaking about Rwanda on the international stage, President Kagame stated that the foundation of Rwanda foreign policy is the pursuit of mutually beneficial relationships with partner States and Rwanda seeks to play her part by making meaningful contributions to the multilateral system.

Source: The Guardian January 02, 2020 02:15 UTC