The meeting was announced through a post on Rwanda's Presidency's X account.
Borgstam, was appointed as the EU's Special Envoy to the region in July 2024.
The idea to appoint an EU Special Envoy to the region stemmed from ongoing conflicts between countries in the area. The EU believes the envoy can contribute to resolving these issues.
A Swedish diplomat, Johan Borgstam previously served as the EU Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2008 to 2021 and to Ethiopia from 2017 to 2021.
In his current role, Borgstam assists Josep Borrell, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in implementing the union's policies in the Great Lakes Region.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/president-kagame-eu-special-envoy-discuss-regional-security
