In his welcoming remarks, Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Director-General of International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of Defence, appreciated the strong collaboration between the Defence attachés and the Mnistry of Defence (MINADEF), which benefits both Rwanda and their respective countries.
Col Didier Calmant the President of the Rwanda Military Attachés Association from Belgium, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Defence for the informative security updates and the valuable opportunity to engage in discussions on Defence and security matters.
The briefing, hosted by the Ministry of Defence, was attended by 27 Defence attachés and associates from countries including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Sudan, Ghana, France, Turkey, the USA, China, Belgium, Namibia, Angola, Italy, Qatar, Germany, South Korea, Poland, Sweden, Ethiopia, Russia, Senegal, Denmark, Israel, The Netherlands, the UK, and the European Union (EU).
The Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force regularly organize briefings to provide Defence attachés, both resident and non-resident, with the opportunity to discuss current Defence and security dynamics at national, regional, and international levels, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between their countries and Rwanda.
On the same day, RDF held an end-of-year dinner to honor Defence attachés accredited to Rwanda. The event took place at the Senior Officers Mess in Kimihurura, Kigali.
Brig Gen Celestin Kanyamahanga, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), represented the Minister of Defence as the guest of honor. In his address, he welcomed the Defence attachés and praised their presence as a demonstration of the importance of cooperation.
He emphasized that partnerships with other allies are a crucial aspect of the Rwanda Defence Forces' professionalization journey.
'We believe that no single country can confront contemporary security challenges. It is therefore paramount for all of us to embrace trust, confidence, and interoperability through defence cooperation as we jointly contribute to global security,' Brig Gen Kanyamahanga noted.
The event, organized by the Department of International Military Cooperation, was attended by Defence attachés, RDF generals, senior officers, and invited guests.
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