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Addis, 27 January 2012
President Paul Kagame arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the 18th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit, scheduled to take place January 29-30. The bi-annual meeting is attended by African Heads of State and Government as well as heads and
representatives of international organizations including the United Nations, that will be represented by Ban Ki Moon, the Secretary General.
President Kagame, will on Monday, January 30, present to the Summit, the report on the 4th High Level Forum on Aid effectiveness that was held last year held in Busan, South Korea. President Kagame was among the African leaders who represented the continent at the high level meeting held November 29th - 1st December 2011.
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 Kampala, 27 January 2012
President Kagame and Mrs. Kagame today concluded the three-day visit that commenced on January 25 in Kampala Uganda. On his last day, President Kagame visited Quality Chemical Industry in Luzira, Kampala where he was conducted to a tour of the ultra-modern chemical plant.
Following this visit, President Kagame met and interacted with the Rwandan community living in Uganda at Serena Hotel Kampala grounds. In his address to the over 3000 Rwandans and friends of Rwandan who attended the meeting, President Kagame pointed out that politics based on divisionism cannot advance a country and its people.
“There is no point in making distinctions between Rwandans based on their backgrounds or those in Rwandan and Uganda. We are all the same and should work for our country and our common good. Good politics transcends ethnicity and borders, it’s about productive positive partnerships. Good relations should exist among Rwandans and beyond to the communities they live in. Rwandans should add value “Agaciro” wherever they are.”
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 Kapchorwa, 26 January 2012
President Kagame was today recognised for his achievements in leadership and contribution to the Ugandan liberation struggle at the NRM Victory Day celebrations held in Kapchorwa in Eastern Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni bestowed on President Kagame the Order of the Pearl of Africa; the Kagera Medal and the Luwero Triangle Medal.
The citation read by General Elly Tumwine described President Kagame as distinguished Statesman, Freedom Fighter and dedicated Son of Africa who has dedicated his life to the liberation of oppressed people everywhere, and outlined his achievements as a liberator, military commander, political leader and statesman.
In his acceptance speech, President Kagame dedicated the medals to all Rwandans and Ugandans who dedicated their lives to fighting for freedom and paid tribute to Uganda for valuing the contribution of Rwandans in the fight for freedom:
"We were availed the opportunity to participate in the liberation of Uganda, and what we gave can never equal what we gained from this country.”
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 Kampala, 25 January 2012
President Kagame and Mrs Jeanette Kagame today arrived in Uganda for a three-day State and were received by President Yoweri Museveni and Mrs Janet Museveni at State House Entebbe with full honours and a 21-gun salute. Also participating in the State Visit following the 10th Rwanda-Uganda Joint Permanent Commission are the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Defence, Local Government, Trade, Refugee Affairs, Gender and Family Promotion, and other senior officials from different institutions.
In a meeting with Rwandan and Ugandan officials, the two Heads of State were briefed on the outcome of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) which preceded the state visit. The JPC committed to strengthened cooperation in priority sectors including, infrastructure, education, tourism, trade. Specifically, Rwanda and Uganda agreed to accelerate development of common infrastructure focusing on transport, electricity and ICT; improve framework of crossborder education; work closely on trans-border tourism; and further advance trade facilitation through removal of remaining non- barriers. In addition, the two countries agreed implement equal treatment on work permits for their citizens.
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First Lady Jeannette Kagame with children from all over Rwanda at the annual Children’s Christmas party at Urugwiro Village.
“Those who say that Rwandans cannot express themselves can only mean three things; that Rwandans are mute, or someone is physically preventing them from speaking, or they have nothing to say. “There is no political space bigger than this.”. 
" “I call upon all Rwandans wherever they are, whoever they are, in whatever way they identify themselves; to know that their roots, their rights and country are all here – in Rwanda.”"
“Taking on the new leadership role and exercising their creative potential, young people have to effectively participate in the political and economic processes in our countries."