The MoU, aimed at enhancing military collaboration, was signed on March 13, 2025, during General Muganga’s official visit to Ethiopia.

During the visit, General Muganga and his delegation toured the headquarters of the Ethiopian military, where the agreement was formally signed.

Gen Muganga was accompanied by Rwanda’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Major General (Rtd) Charles Karamba, the Director General of International Cooperation at the Rwanda Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Patrick Karuretwa, and other senior officials from the Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF).

Rwanda and Ethiopia have enjoyed over 20 years of military cooperation, initially focused on joint military training. The partnership has since expanded to include collaboration between the police forces of both countries.

Beyond defense and police cooperation, Rwanda and Ethiopia share strong bilateral ties in sectors such as agriculture, trade, education, and more.

Over the past seven years, the two nations have also signed agreements in air travel services, allowing for seamless cooperation between their airlines, RwandAir and Ethiopian Airlines.

The Chief of Defense Staff of Rwanda, General Mubarakh Muganga, and his Ethiopian counterpart, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF).

The Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda, General Mubarakh Muganga and his delegation posing for a photo with ENDF members.