Rwanda Defence Force and Tanzania People’s Defence Forces meet in Eastern Province

Eastern Province, 8 May 2024

From Tuesday 7 May 2024 Rwanda Defence Force 5 Division received a delegation from Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, who are in Rwanda for the 10th meeting between RDF - TPDF Brigades deployed along Rwanda - Tanzania borderline.

The delegation was welcomed by Col Justus Majyambere, Commander 5Div, upon their arrival at Rusumo One Stop Border Post. They proceeded to visit the Kibare Market in the Ndego sector of Kayonza district, an active hub where Tanzanians from Karagwe district frequently engage in trade.

The meeting, which will be held in Nyagatare, will be preceded by other visits to some border areas in Kirehe and Kayonza districts, as well as Akagera National Park.

These meetings are held after every 3 months with discussions centred on assessing border security situation, sharing of intelligence and information, updating each other on cross border crimes as well as looking into security issues related to border area communities.