Uganda and Rwanda want to improve security at their shared border. They met in Mbarara, Uganda, to discuss this. This was their third meeting after earlier ones in Kabale, Uganda, and Nyagatare, Rwanda.
The countries promised to collaborate on border security, facilitate the movement of people and goods between nations, and fix problems that affect both places.
In a statement, they said both countries need to protect their borders. They admitted having trouble in the past with fighters and refugees crossing over. The statement said the meeting aimed to improve border security and help movement between Uganda and Rwanda.
Major General Robert Rusoke from Uganda and Ambassador Vincent Karega from Rwanda led the talks. They discussed long-term security issues, mainly stopping illegal border crossings linked to fighters, refugees, and smugglers.
The countries examined current problems with immigration, trade, customs, health, border markers, and security. They agreed that people moving across without permission creates safety risks. Both sides decided to share more intelligence, add border patrols, and coordinate immigration better.
The meeting checked the progress of regional security plans, especially those related to Northern Corridor Integration Projects. Both nations recognized good steps forward but saw possible new problems when these projects started working. They said careful watching and teamwork must continue.
Uganda and Rwanda stressed they need to keep talking and working together on security to prevent new border tensions. The statement said both countries liked having these meetings for helpful talks and teamwork. They said border coordination matters for both security and helping people.
In the end, Major General Rusoke and Ambassador Karega praised the efforts for peace in the region. They said both countries would implement all agreed-upon security measures. The statement confirmed they were happy with the meeting results and promised regular follow-ups.
The countries promised to collaborate on border security, facilitate the movement of people and goods between nations, and fix problems that affect both places.
In a statement, they said both countries need to protect their borders. They admitted having trouble in the past with fighters and refugees crossing over. The statement said the meeting aimed to improve border security and help movement between Uganda and Rwanda.
Major General Robert Rusoke from Uganda and Ambassador Vincent Karega from Rwanda led the talks. They discussed long-term security issues, mainly stopping illegal border crossings linked to fighters, refugees, and smugglers.
The countries examined current problems with immigration, trade, customs, health, border markers, and security. They agreed that people moving across without permission creates safety risks. Both sides decided to share more intelligence, add border patrols, and coordinate immigration better.
The meeting checked the progress of regional security plans, especially those related to Northern Corridor Integration Projects. Both nations recognized good steps forward but saw possible new problems when these projects started working. They said careful watching and teamwork must continue.
Uganda and Rwanda stressed they need to keep talking and working together on security to prevent new border tensions. The statement said both countries liked having these meetings for helpful talks and teamwork. They said border coordination matters for both security and helping people.
In the end, Major General Rusoke and Ambassador Karega praised the efforts for peace in the region. They said both countries would implement all agreed-upon security measures. The statement confirmed they were happy with the meeting results and promised regular follow-ups.
