First Lady H.E Mrs. Jeannette Kagame attended an event organised by the Embassy alongside Living History Forum titled "Rwanda Today - From Fragility to Resilience".

This event was attended by Rwandans, friends of Rwanda, Swedish officials and academians.

First Lady Jeannette Kagame has said that Rwanda’s story serves as a beacon of hope to the rest of the world, where resilience is a word that bears significant weight in the country.

“It is a duty and a privilege, to share the story of recovery and hope, that must forever define the promised land for which we fought – beyond the loss we once endured, beyond the abandonment from most of the world, that we once suffered,” she noted.

According to her, the Rwanda of today is a product of a people-centered leadership, reconciliation, homegrown solutions, and national pride.

“Through the efforts of its citizens, our post-Liberation society came together and bridged the gaps that previously divided us, refusing to leave any Rwandan behind.”

However, she said that Rwanda’s leadership has remained intent on its mission to deliver to citizens the opportunities, the stability and recognized and defended dignity that they are entitled to, despite the external intimidation attempts and double standards, among others.

“For us, resilience is quite simply the difference between life and death, between regression and progress,” she added.

The event featured two panel discussions that explored Rwanda's past and its growth with strong partners.

Sweden and Rwanda enjoy strong cooperation for more than 20 years in the fields of human rights, democracy, gender equality, environment and climate, as well as in other economic projects. Over the years, more than 200 students finished their PhDs in Sweden and returned to Rwanda to contribute in their country’s development.