Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, Mathilde Mukantabana, and Spain’s Ambassador, Ángeles Moreno Bau, hosted former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at an event held in Washington.
The event took place on the evening of November 9, 2026, and was attended by Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Usta Kaitesi.
The Embassy of Rwanda in the United States said the gathering aimed to recognise the role of women in political leadership and strengthen relations between Rwanda, Spain and the United States.
Nancy Pelosi was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, a position she first assumed in 2007. She later served another term from 2019 to 2023.
In 2024, Pelosi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the highest civilian honours in the United States, awarded to individuals recognised for their significant contributions to the country.
