Rwanda has severed its diplomatic ties with Belgium and asked all diplomats to leave within hours.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the action takes immediate effect.
It said the decision to cut ties with Belgium was taken after a careful consideration of several factors, all linked with Belgium’s pitiful attempts to sustain the neocolonial delusions.
According to the statement, Belgium has constantly undermined Rwanda, both well before and during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in which Belgium has a deep and violent historical role, especially in acting against Rwanda.
”Today’s decision reflects Rwanda’s commitment to safeguarding our national interests and the dignity of Rwandans, as well as upholding the principles of sovereignty, peace and mutual respect.
All Belgian diplomats in Rwanda are required to leave the country within 48 hours. In compliance with the Vienna Convention, Rwanda assures the protection of the premises, property, and archives of the Belgian diplomatic mission in Kigali,’’ the statement added.
In response, Belgium has expelled Rwandan diplomats from Brussels.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
