ISLAMABAD -UNS: The High Commissioner of Rwanda in Pakistan hosted a colourful reception in Islamabad to mark the Kwibohora 31—the country’s 31st Liberation Day—on Friday,in a local hotel.
Dignitaries,diplomates,People from different walks of life including senior Pakistani officials, foreign diplomats, business leaders, media representatives, and members of the Rwandan diaspora participated in the event.
This was the first formal celebration since the Rwandan Embassy’s inauguration in the country last year.
Addressing the gathering Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed,has said that Pakistan and Rwanda have a great potential of bilateral cooperation in different fields. He said that both the countries are agreed to develop trade ,cultural exchange,education cooperation.Governor Sindh Kamran Tasori also present on the occasion.
High Commissioner of Rwanda welcomed the participants and said her country is interested to boost ties with Pakistan in all fieldd.
The event commemorates Rwanda’s liberation on July 4, 1994, which ended the Genocide against the Tutsi. It is seen as a turning point in Rwanda’s history, symbolising national recovery, reconciliation, and transformation. This year’s theme reflects Rwanda’s continued commitment to inclusive governance, peace, and sustainable development.
In the event it was highlight not just the country’s historical progress, but also its expanding diplomatic and economic engagements globally.
Rwanda’s envoy to Pakistan, High Commissioner underscored the growing ties between the two countries, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, health, and defense cooperation. She reaffirmed Rwanda’s interest in working closely with Pakistan to further deepen bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
“This year’s Kwibohora marks not only Rwanda’s resilience and progress but also our intent to foster meaningful cooperation with Pakistan and strengthen friendship across all sectors,” the High Commissioner said.
The celebration in Islamabad signals Rwanda’s broader diplomatic outreach in South Asia and its intent to forge lasting relationships based on mutual respect and shared development goal.
