On March 22, 2021, a handover ceremony took place at the Office of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, between the outgoing Minister of Ministry of Trade and Industry Hon. Soraya Hakuziyaremye and the incoming Minister of Ministry of Trade and Industry Hon. Béata Habyarimana

In her handover speech, Hon. Soraya Hakuziyaremye highlighted the progress made in Trade and Industry during her tenure and key areas of attention that the new Minister might need to closely follow up for their effective and timely delivery. She extended her appreciation to H.E The President of the Republic for the trust and support rendered to her.

On the other Side, Hon. Minister Béata Habyarimana expressed her gratitude to H.E The President for the trust and confidence bestowed on her to serve Ministry of Trade and Industry.

“I do not have that much to say but if I were to share the words of H.E. the President during the Swearing-In Ceremony, we as the leadership are called to serve our citizens to the best of our abilities. I took his words to heart and I hope that as I begin my tenure here at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, we will continue to serve our citizens wholeheartedly” Hon. Minister Habyarimana said.