There are things I admire, for example, about South Korea or Singapore. I admire their history, their development and how intensively they have invested in their people and in technology.

Up to a certain extent the UN soldiers are useful. But they are consuming a lot of resources in relation to the little work they are doing.

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

I know that the fact that I am candidate to my own succession in 2017 can be perceived to be a bad thing by some part of the public opinion outside Rwanda and I don't mind because I know that I am doing it for a good cause. It really doesn't matter to me that my name is associated to those critics as long as I know that I am doing the will of the people.

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

It is the first time in the history of Rwanda that political change in the highest leadership of the country has taken place in peace and security.

Technology has brought many possibilities in education and health that are key to women.