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Belgian Army chief extols RDF
KIGALI - The visiting Chief of Belgian Defence (CHOD), Gen Charles-Henri Delcour, has said that his country puts relations with the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) among its top priorities in Africa. Gen. Delcour made the remarks upon arrival at Kigali International airport where he was welcomed by his Rwandan counterpart, Gen. James Kabarebe. “I am here to discuss with my Rwandan counterparts on how we can heighten our relations and see what my country can provide to Rwanda and what Rwanda can give my country,” he said. He added: “the RDF is one of the African forces that we highly value and that is why I am here.” The Belgian and Rwandan forces share good relations, which include exchange programmes in training of their forces.
Gen. James Kabarebe (L) with his Belgian counterpart Gen. Charles Henri Delcour at Kigali international Airport on the latter’s arrival yesterday. (Photo/ J. Mbanda)