Gen Nyakarundi in Morocco to strengthen defence cooperation
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rwanda Defence Forces Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, and his delegation meet with the host in Morocco on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy

Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, is on a four-day working visit to Morocco aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

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On Tuesday, November 11, Nyakarundi and his delegation were received by the Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, Lt Gen Mohammed Berrid, in Rabat.

The two sides held bilateral discussions focused on reinforcing their existing partnership.

Gen Nyakarundi and his delegation were received by the Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, Lt Gen Mohammed Berrid, in Rabat.

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A working session was later convened, during which both the sides made presentations on education and training programmes, as well as on the RDF’s contributions to regional and international peace and security.

Both delegations pose for a group photo. The visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

The visit follows the military cooperation agreement signed this year between Rwanda and Morocco, which established a robust framework for enhancing military ties.

It paved the way for a broader strategic partnership between the two nations.

The agreement was signed on June 18 during a three-day official visit to Morocco by Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda.

Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi is on a four-day working visit to Morocco