Rwanda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Vincent Karega, yesterday presented his letter of credence to South African President Jacob Zuma at an event held at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.

Karega who was appointed ambassador in May 2011, was among 27 ambassadors, accredited to South Africa, who presented their credentials.

Prior to his appointment, Karega was the Minister of Infrastructure.

“Rwanda and South Africa are enjoying bilateral cooperation in various sectors such as education, health, defense, transport, ICT, telecommunication, mining and on regional actions in the great lakes region,” reads a statement from the Rwanda High Commission in South Africa.

“The High Commissioner pledged to ensure that Rwanda’s bilateral relations with South Africa remain strong and grow to the highest heights”.

During his first days in South Africa, Karega mainly focused on intensifying unity among Rwandan Diaspora. In his recent meeting with over 250 members of the Diaspora, he called on Rwandans to put aside any differences among them and unite for the good of the nation.

He urged the Diaspora to live in solidarity and work together to improve their wellbeing and above all, maintain their dignity. He reiterated the High Commission’s support to such endeavors.

The High Commission intends to organise similar meetings in two other South African cities and in Maputo, Mozambique.

President Paul Kagame was among the African leaders who attended the centenary celebrations for South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), and according to Karega, his presence at the celebrations did not only reflect the good diplomatic ties between the two countries, but also thrilled Rwandans living there.

The envoy noted that, since 1994, South Africa has had close relations with Rwanda, particularly in the areas of peace and reconciliation, the African agenda, Great Lakes initiatives, health, education, telecommunication, civil service reform and aviation.f the Diaspora, he called on Rwandans to put aside any differences among them and unite for the good of the nation.

He urged the Diaspora to live in solidarity and work together to improve their wellbeing and above all, maintain their dignity. He reiterated the High Commission’s support to such endeavors.

The High Commission intends to organise similar meetings in two other South African cities and in Maputo, Mozambique.

President Paul Kagame was among the African leaders who attended the centenary celebrations for South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), and according to Karega, his presence at the celebrations did not only reflect the good diplomatic ties between the two countries, but also thrilled Rwandans living there.

The envoy noted that, since 1994, South Africa has had close relations with Rwanda, particularly in the areas of peace and reconciliation, the African agenda, Great Lakes initiatives, health, education, telecommunication, civil service reform and aviation.

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