{"id":2000125581,"date":"2026-09-10T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000125581"},"modified":"2026-09-10T09:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:41:42","slug":"rwanda-tanzania-hold-16th-proximity-commanders-meeting-to-strengthen-border-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-tanzania-hold-16th-proximity-commanders-meeting-to-strengthen-border-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda, Tanzania hold 16th proximity commanders\u2019 meeting to strengthen border security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The meeting brings together military commanders from both countries who are deployed along the shared border to discuss security issues and strengthen cross-border cooperation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TPDF delegation is led by Brigadier General Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, Commander of the TPDF 202 Infantry Brigade, who was received by Major General Ruki Karusisi, Commander of the RDF 5 Infantry Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, the TPDF delegation visited the Inyange Milk Powder Plant in Nyagatare District. They were welcomed by the Mayor of Nyagatare District, Henry Kakooza, who briefed them on the plant\u2019s operations, market distribution, and its contribution to the local community and the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his remarks, Major General Ruki Karusisi welcomed Brigadier General Kwiligwa and his delegation, noting that the meeting reflects the strong friendship, trust, and good relations between Rwanda and Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that geographical proximity provides an important opportunity to strengthen communication, regional peace, and border security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also called for stronger personal relationships, joint training, and direct communication among commanders to address emerging security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa thanked the hosts for the warm reception and hospitality extended to his delegation since their arrival in Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that the Proximity Commanders\u2019 Meeting demonstrates the strong military trust between the two countries and the progress made in implementing previous agreements on shared border security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening border security, deepening defence cooperation, and protecting communities living along the shared border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussions are expected to produce practical measures to address common security concerns and further strengthen the existing relations between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RDF and TPDF delegations pose for a group photo during the 16th proximity commanders\u2019 security meeting in Nyagatare District.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brigadier General Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa led the TPDF delegation at the 16th proximity commanders\u2019 meeting in Nyagatare.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Major General Ruki Karusisi welcomed Brigadier General Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa and his delegation during the 16th proximity commanders\u2019 meeting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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TPDF delegation members tour the Inyange Milk Powder Plant in Nyagatare during their visit to Rwanda for the 16th proximity commanders\u2019 meeting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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RDF and TPDF commanders meet in Nyagatare to discuss shared border security concerns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Infantry Division and the Tanzania People\u2019s Defence Force (TPDF) 202 Infantry Brigade convened the 16th Proximity Commanders\u2019 Security Meeting from September 9 to 11, 2026, in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2000125591,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[151,69],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000125581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-37","tag-editors-choice","tag-homehighlights","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000125591,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/09\/6.JPGffff-cc.jpg","alt":"","caption":"RDF and TPDF delegations pose for a group photo during the 16th proximity commanders\u2019 security meeting in Nyagatare District.","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1000,"height":613,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/09\/6.JPGffff-cc.jpg","width":1000,"height":613},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/09\/6.JPGffff-cc.jpg","width":1000,"height":613},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/09\/6.JPGffff-cc.jpg","width":1000,"height":613},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/09\/6.JPGffff-cc.jpg","width":1000,"height":613},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/09\/6.JPGffff-cc.jpg","width":1000,"height":613}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000125581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000125581"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000125581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000125592,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000125581\/revisions\/2000125592"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000125591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000125581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000125581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000125581"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000125581"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000125581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}