{"id":54356,"date":"2025-06-01T18:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T18:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-and-egypt-deepen-defence-ties-with-new-agreements\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T17:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T17:56:28","slug":"rwanda-and-egypt-deepen-defence-ties-with-new-agreements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-and-egypt-deepen-defence-ties-with-new-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda and Egypt deepen defence ties with new agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The agreements were signed in Kigali on Sunday, June 1, during the official visit of Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathi Ibrahim Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, who met with his Rwandan counterpart, General MK Mubarakh, at RDF Headquarters.<\/p>\n<p>The three-day visit marks a significant step in deepening bilateral defence relations, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to a long-term and sustainable partnership. <\/p>\n<p>Discussions between the two military chiefs focused on enhancing joint military initiatives and exploring new areas of collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, Lieutenant General Khalifa paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88429 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/gsxvvqiwcaekhga.jpg\" alt=\"Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathi Ibrahim Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, met and signed agreements with his Rwandan counterpart, General MK Mubarakh, at RDF Headquarters.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88428 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/gsxvvp_wwaawkds.jpg\" alt=\"Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathi Ibrahim Khalifa is on a three-day official visit to Rwanda.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88426 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/gsxvvqswsaazzpa.jpg\" alt=\"Discussions between the two military chiefs focused on enhancing joint military initiatives and exploring new areas of collaboration.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88427 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/gsxvvqnxgaaimhg.jpg\" alt=\"The agreements signed on Sunday are aimed at strengthening military ties in areas including training, health, and joint strategic initiatives.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rwanda and Egypt have signed new defence cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening military ties in areas including training, health, and joint strategic 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