In Musanze of the Northern Province there were talks between the Rwandan and Ugandan forces in order to continue cooperation in suppressing problems that threaten the people on the border between the two countries.
These talks took place for the third time, bringing together the leadership of the Defense Divisions working in the border areas of both countries and the leaders from the Defense Command as well as the representatives of the Military Forces in it, which started on this from Thursday 28th to Friday 30th November 2024.
The military leaders of both sides met together to discuss how to continue to deal with the activities that disturb the security of both sides in the border areas.
The Commander of the Second Division of the Rwandan Army, Brig Gen Frank Mutembe, emphasized the importance of cooperation in combating illegal cross-border activities.
He said, "Such meetings are aimed at discussing issues that threaten the people of our borders, including smuggling, illegal cross-border activities, smuggling, and those who harm the environment."
Brig Gen Paul Muhanguzi, the leader of the UPDF delegation, thanked the leadership of the Armed Forces of both countries and their Commanders-in-Chief for assisting them in these discussions.
He said, “We also continue to praise our Heads of State for creating a website like this that facilitates discussions. It is important to meet the goals of our leaders and to assess the security needs of the people living in the border areas on both sides."
Before the official launch of this meeting, the representatives of the Ugandan Armed Forces, visited the administration of private government agencies, where they visited the people of Musanze District, and were received by the leaders of Burera and Gicumbi Districts, both of which share border with Uganda.
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