Mr. Ruben Brekelmans, Minister for Defence of the Netherlands, visited the National Defence University – Kenya for the signing of a Letter of Intent. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between NDU-K and the Netherlands Defence Academy, enhancing national growth, climate security, and responses to global threats. NDU-K leadership emphasized the value of international partnerships in addressing security challenges.
Mr. Ruben Brekelmans, the Minister for Defence of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands, recently visited the National Defence University – Kenya (NDU-K) located in Lanet, Nakuru. This visit culminated in the official signing of a Letter of Intent to enhance cooperation between NDU-K and the Netherlands Defence Academy (NLDA).
During the signing, Mr. Brekelmans praised the leadership of NDU-K and the Kenya Defence Forces for positioning the university as a credible institution recognized both nationally and internationally.
He expressed his belief that the collaboration with NLDA would contribute to sustainable national development, climate security, and effective responses to emerging threats.
Mr. Brekelmans remarked, “With the increasing complexity of global security challenges, collaborative and coordinated efforts are essential to addressing these issues effectively.”
NDU-K Vice-Chancellor, Lieutenant General Jimson Mutai, underscored the necessity of developing partnerships between both national and international entities. He argued that such collaborations yield crucial insights necessary for tackling today’s intricate security challenges.
Lt. Gen. Mutai reaffirmed NDU-K’s commitment to its core responsibilities, including training, capacity building, and engaging in research and innovation related to national security and strategy.
Furthermore, he suggested that mutual learning from these partnerships is imperative for advancing these objectives.
The signing ceremony served as a platform for the institutions to exchange experiences and best practices, fostering new research opportunities and strengthening bilateral policies between NLDA and NDU-K.
In conclusion, the visit of Mr. Ruben Brekelmans to NDU-K and the subsequent signing of the Letter of Intent signify a pivotal step in enhancing cooperation between the Netherlands Defence Academy and the National Defence University – Kenya. Both institutions recognize the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing global security complexities, thereby paving the way for improved responses to emerging threats.
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