The Commander of the French Africa Command, Main Basic Pascal Ianni, is in Kigali for an official go to, geared toward strengthening army cooperation between Rwanda and France.
Ianni arrived in Kigali on Might 18. He paid a courtesy name on the Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, and the Chief of Defence Workers of the Rwanda Defence Power (RDF), Gen Mubarakh Muganga, on Might 19, earlier than continuing to a working session on the Directorate Basic of Worldwide Army Cooperation.
Based on a press release from the defence ministry, discussions centred on reinforcing bilateral cooperation between the French Africa Command and the RDF, significantly in areas associated to defence collaboration, coaching, and regional safety engagement.
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As a part of his go to, the French army official toured the RDF Fight Coaching Centre in Gabiro on Might 19, the place he was briefed on the nation’s army coaching capabilities and operational preparedness.
Moreover, on Might 20, Maj Gen Ianni delivered a lecture to contributors of the Senior Command and Workers Course in Musanze District, sharing views on Africa’s evolving safety panorama and the French army’s strategy to addressing rising safety challenges on the continent.
The go to comes amid rising defence and diplomatic engagement between Rwanda and France. The 2 nations have undertaken efforts to strengthen bilateral relations throughout numerous sectors, together with safety, schooling, and financial cooperation.
