Benedict Llewellyn-Jones, the outgoing
British High Commissioner to Rwanda, today bid adieu to President Paul
Kagame at Village Urugwiro in Kigali.
President Kagame with the new High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Mr. Benedict Llewellyn-Jones OBE and Mrs. Laura Llewellyn-Jones after presenting his credentials at Village Urugwiro, yesterday. |
Llewellyn-Jones has been the UK's top diplomat in Rwanda for the last three years.
Speaking to reporters, he hailed the bilateral economic cooperation
between Great Britain and Rwanda, noting that the latter is known for
efficient use of development aid.
Llewellyn-Jones will be succeeded by William Gelling.
In a statement posted on the website of the UK High Commission in
Kigali, Gelling, said: "I am delighted to have been appointed British
High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda."
"It is a privilege to have the opportunity to strengthen relations
between the UK and Rwanda at such an important time. I look forward to
building on the growing links between the two countries to further our
shared economic, political, and security interests," he added.
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