In a statement released on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Head of State acknowledged messages of goodwill and wishes from close to 30 leaders from across the world.
"My sincere gratitude for the messages of congratulations and support from the friendly leaders of countries around the world. We look forward to continuing the mutually beneficial ties for and between our people," Kagame stated.
He mentioned some countries including Barbados, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bisseau, Guinea, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique and Oman.
Others are Qatar, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkiye, Uganda, Venezuela and Zambia.
Kagame secured a landslide victory in last week's general election, garnering 99.18% of the votes. He defeated main opponent leader, Dr. Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana.
Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman, is among the leaders who warmly congratulated Kagame and wished him success in leading the people of Rwanda towards further progress and prosperity.
His Majesty Tarik also expressed his commitment to deepen ties between the two friendly nations of Oman and Rwanda.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco also led African leaders in sending congratulatory messages to Kagame for his re-election in the just concluded presidential election.
The King expressed his warm congratulations on the Rwandan people's renewed trust in Kagame's competencies and ability to lead the country towards further achievements, progress and prosperity.
'I take this opportunity to reaffirm my determination to continue working with the President of the Republic of Rwanda to strengthen the fraternal relations rooted in mutual esteem between the two countries,' he said in a statement.
'I commit to reinforce the fruitful Moroccan-Rwandan cooperation, serving both people's shared interests and promoting integration and solidarity between African countries,' he added.
Some of the messages seen by IGIHE include those from Presidents in the East African region.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said Kagame's re-election was a testament to the trust and confidence the people of Rwanda have in his leadership.
Kenya's President William Ruto, on his part, wished Kagame success as he continues to steer Rwanda in the "path of peace, stability and posterity".
"I look forward to continuing working with you in regional and Pan-African affairs in strengthening the bonds of solidarity and fraternity between the peoples of Kenya and Rwanda."
Tanzanian Head of State Samia Suluhu pledged to continue partnering with Kagame to foster ties between the two neighbouring countries.
"On behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Paul Kagame, on being re-elected as the President of the Republic of Rwanda. I look forward to continue working with you in fostering the relations between our two countries and in the pursuit of East Africa's unity and prosperity," she stated.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
