Speaking during the second Rwanda-Uganda cross-border meeting held in Nyagatare district, Eastern Province, on Monday, delegations from both countries affirmed their unwavering commitment to address border security bottlenecks and enhance trade between the two neighboring nations.
The delegations were led by Clementine Mukeka, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rwanda, and Ambassador Julius Kivuna, Head of the Regional Peace and Security Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda.
"Excited to host the 2nd Rwanda-Uganda Cross Border Security Meeting in Nyagatare! Our shared commitment to peace and prosperity is evident in the high-level attendance from both nations. Let’s work together to build a secure environment and promote sustainable development across our borders," PS Mukeka said.
Ambassador Kivuna said the meeting provided the delegations with an opportunity to reflect on the progress made by the two countries since the last security meeting held in Butale, Uganda, where they discussed key aspects such as immigration, trade and customs, health, security, and mapping and demarcation of the borders.
"I am proud to report that Uganda has made significant strides in implementing the agreements and frameworks that we discussed in our previous meeting," Kivuna stated.
"Our commitment to collaboration and cooperation with our Rwandan counterparts has only strengthened, and I am confident that our partnership will flourish in the years to come," he added.
The ambassador also noted that the second cross-border meeting provides the two countries with an opportunity to address any emerging challenges and chart a course for even greater cooperation in the future.
"On behalf of the Ugandan government, the Ugandan delegation, and on my own behalf, I pledge our unwavering commitment to enhancing cross-border cooperation with Rwanda. Together, I believe, we can create a safer and more prosperous future for our citizens on both sides of the border," the ambassador affirmed.
The officials first met in Kabale in December last year for high-level security deliberations following the reopening of the Gatuna-Katuna border post in January 2022.

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