By Johannah Nantongo
KIGALI.The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali for an official working visit.
During his stay, Gen Kainerugaba is slated to hold discussions with the senior leadership of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and is also scheduled to meet with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, according to a statement from the CDF’s office.
“The talks are expected to center on deepening military cooperation and other areas of mutual interest,” the brief reads in part.
“The visit marks Gen Kainerugaba’s latest high-level engagement in the Rwandan capital, underscoring the continued strengthening of bilateral ties between the two neighbours.”
Kainerugaba has in the past visited Rwanda to discuss means of strengthening militaries ties.
Upon arrival, Gen Kainerugaba was received by his Rwandan counterpart, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga, alongside the Commander of the Republican Guard, Major General Willy Rwagasana and the Ugandan Defence Attaché to Rwanda, Col Ezekeil Matsiko.