Scientists Meet in Rwanda For Global Science Forum

Speaking at the official opening of the 27th General Meeting for The World Academy of Sciences, which attracted over 300 participants from 53 countries, President Paul Kagame says the world needs more scientists and engineers to harness the transformative power of science to serve the continent's targets for sustainable development and prosperity.

President Kagame (c) Prof. Bai Chunli, president of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS-to his right), and Education minister Papias Musafiri (third from left) pose in a group picture with members of the TWAS Executive Council and award recipients.

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