Among issues discussed were the benefits that RDF has registered from a partnership with International Computer Driving License (ICDL) in ICT training and skills development in Military colleges and other sectors.
They also discussed ways of strengthening existing defence cooperation between their respective defence forces and regional efforts to deal with security challenges.
Kenya is currently holding the Chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) is leading the plan to send joint regional troops to restore peace in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Initially, the troops will be deployed in Ituri of Northern Kivu Province and later in Southern Kivu.
DRC accuses Rwanda of supporting M23 rebel group. However, Rwanda has repeatedly rejected the allegations and blamed Congolese Army for working with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and shelling Rwandan territory.
The provocations left civilians injured and houses destroyed.
Preparations are underway to send the troops in DRC which has boycotted the participation of Rwandans from the joint operations.
Rwanda has however disclosed that it won’t be frustrated by the decision if the regional troops address the issue of insecurity in the area and guarantee Rwanda that there won’t be more shelling from the region.
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