Rwanda: British Envoy Bids Farewell to Kagame

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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