I am not responsible for creating an opposition, neither am I responsible for appointing my own successor. My job is to allow for the opposition to exist within what the realms of the law. There is space in Rwanda for political parties - if fact we have about a dozen of them - as long as their objective is not to take us back twenty two years. On that point, we are and will always be very vigilant.

Politics is not only about personal choice. That one also needs to take into consideration what the people want because in the end, they are the ones who decide.

Infrastructure is key, but also how it's used, and that's political.

The history and national interest of Rwanda and the Rwandan people dictate our national orientation.

Rwanda has its own problems and never sought to blame others or cause others trouble. I advise Burundi to do the same.

Strong economic growth, and especially a significant increase in private sector investment, is the only sustainable path forward for Rwanda.

National security is vital for economic and social progress.