Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) has announced that starting from Tuesday, May 7, 2024, it’s 5th Division received a delegation from the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202nd Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa.
The TPDF delegation is in Rwanda for the 10th meeting between RDF and TPDF Brigades deployed along the Rwanda-Tanzania border.
The delegation was welcomed by Colonel Justus Majyambere, Commander of the 5th Division, upon their arrival at Rusumo One Stop Border Post.
They then proceeded to visit the Kibare Market in the Ndego sector of Kayonza district, which is an active hub where Tanzanians from Karagwe district frequently engage in trade.
The meeting, which will be held in Nyagatare, will be preceded by visits to some border areas in Kirehe and Kayonza districts, as well as Akagera National Park.
These meetings are held every 3 months with discussions centered on assessing the border security situation, sharing intelligence and information, updating each other on cross-border crimes, and looking into security issues related to border area communities.
RDF, Tanzania People’s Defence Forces meet
