President Chapo was welcomed at Kigali International Airport by senior government officials, including Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe.
Also present were Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Inspector General of Police, CP Felix Namuhoranye, and Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISSR), Aimable Havugiyaremye.
This is President Chapo's first visit to Rwanda since assuming office. The visit seeks to deepen collaboration in key sectors, particularly defence and security â€" with a focus on combating terrorism in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province â€" as well as economic cooperation.
On the afternoon of August 27, President Chapo is scheduled to tour the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi to pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, hear testimonies, and learn about Rwanda's path to recovery.
Later in the day, he will meet with President Paul Kagame at Village Urugwiro for a private discussion, followed by a bilateral meeting between officials from both countries to explore areas of cooperation.
On August 28, President Chapo will hold discussions with Rwandan business leaders interested in investing in Mozambique.
He will also visit the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro to observe Rwanda's industrial growth and identify potential lessons for Mozambique's own development efforts.
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