The RDF and UPDF convened their fourth proximity commanders’ meeting in Mbarara, Uganda, on March 20, 2025, to evaluate the security situation along their border. The meeting focused on addressing challenges impacting border communities, mitigating illegal activities, and enhancing collaboration between both nations. Key military leaders, including Brig Gen Pascal Muhizi and Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi, attended the meeting, emphasizing the importance of ongoing communication and joint efforts for regional security.
On March 20, 2025, military commanders from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) held their fourth proximity commanders’ meeting in Mbarara, Uganda. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the security situation along their shared border, address challenges faced by border communities, and improve collaboration to enhance security in the region.
The meeting coincided with the visit of UPDF Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and included attendance from key military leaders, including Brig Gen Pascal Muhizi from the RDF and Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi from the UPDF. Both delegations reviewed progress on recommendations from their previous meetings, focusing on effectively countering illegal cross-border activities and ensuring the safety of border communities.
Maj Gen Paul Muhanguzi expressed appreciation for the continued commitment of both nations’ leadership and military to maintain these collaborative meetings. He emphasized the importance of these discussions in fostering a safe environment for the prosperity of border communities.
Brig Gen Muhizi conveyed gratitude for the warm reception received during the meeting. He remarked on the fruitful outcomes of prior commanders’ meetings and reiterated the importance of these dialogues in mitigating illegal activities and enhancing socio-economic cooperation between the two nations.
Prior to officially commencing their discussions, both delegations visited Ntungamo District, where they received a warm welcome from local leaders, underscoring the joint effort to strengthen security and foster collaboration on socio-economic issues between the communities in both Rwanda and Uganda.
The recent proximity commanders’ meeting between the RDF and UPDF signifies a strong commitment to enhancing security along the Rwanda-Uganda border. The collaborative approach aims to address illegal cross-border activities and promote socio-economic cooperation between the two nations. Continued dialogue and mutual support from both countries’ leadership are crucial in achieving a peaceful and prosperous environment for their border communities.
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