{"id":25427,"date":"2022-09-06T12:06:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T12:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/rwandans-in-usa-meet-explore-ways-to-contribute-to-national-development"},"modified":"2022-09-06T13:03:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T13:03:13","slug":"rwandans-in-usa-meet-explore-ways-to-contribute-to-national-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/rwandans-in-usa-meet-explore-ways-to-contribute-to-national-development","title":{"rendered":"Rwandans In USA Meet, Explore Ways To Contribute To National Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Rwandan Community and friends of Rwanda in the United States of America met and exchange with the country\u2019s Ambassadors on matters related to the socio-economic development.<\/p>\n

The event that took place on Saturday evening attracted participants from NewJersey, NewYork, Connecticut and surrounding areas. Among the topics discussed included harnessing diaspora potential to contribute to the national socioeconomic development.<\/p>\n

The permanent representative of Rwanda to the UN Amb. Claver Gatete emphasized that diaspora members are essential to the development of Rwanda. We should harness our talent, expertise, and experience to be utilized for the growth, development, and upliftment of our country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Amb. Gatete also provided an update and outlook of Rwanda\u2019s economy including ongoing major projects in different sectors and those in the pipeline. He also expounded on investment opportunities for diaspora members and challenged the community to exploit such opportunities.<\/p>\n

The Ambassador to the USA, Mathilde Mukantabana reiterated the role of diaspora members to achieve the \u2018RwandaWeWant\u2019 dream, saying, \u201cwe are on the same team\u201d on a single path of achieving \u2018our vision\u2019 that will see every single citizen living a prosperous life.<\/p>\n

She requested them to be ambassadors of Rwanda whenever they go.
\nThis the regular event was an opportunity for the Rwandan Community and friends of Rwanda in the three states to exchange with both Ambassadors on matters related to the socio-economic development of Rwanda.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. The Rwandan Community and friends of Rwanda in the United States of America met and exchange with the country\u2019s Ambassadors on matters related to the socio-economic development. The event that took place on Saturday evening attracted participants from NewJersey, NewYork, Connecticut and surrounding areas. 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