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President Paul Kagame addressed a gathering of business leaders at a breakfast hosted by the Washington, D.C chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organizations.

Speaking on leadership and the progress Rwanda has experienced over the last two decades, Kagame pointed to the choices the country has made to move forward.

“When faced with a challenging situation, you ask yourself what is the alternative. We chose to turn around our situation and leave history behind. We chose to give confidence to our people that they can overcome any adversity.”

The President shared Rwanda’s vision for the future as one defined by transformation and prosperity for all.

He added that development of individual nations can only be sustainable with the transformation of the continent, adding that Rwanda was committed to progress at home and beyond.

Later, Kagame attended a Presidential Breakfast Discussion with his counterparts from the East African Community (EAC).

Hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce, EAC, the East Africa Exchange and the Whitaker Group, the discussion brought together the East African leaders with members of one of the largest business organizations in the world to discuss regional integration as well as opportunities for investment in the region.

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