Rwanda National Police

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta, on Wednesday, August 5, received the Director of Public Security of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Major General Obeidallah Abedrabbuh Maaitah, who was accompanied by the Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police (RNP), Commissioner General (CG) Felix Namuhoranye, and his delegation, for a courtesy call at the Ministry of Interior in Kigali.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and public safety, with discussions centred on institutional collaboration, capacity building and experience sharing between Rwanda and Jordan.

Minister Biruta said Rwanda and Jordan enjoy strong bilateral relations, including in the security sector, and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation.

"We agreed to strengthen our partnership and explore areas of cooperation, including capacity building and other priority areas. We also agreed to expedite the signing of a cooperation agreement on security and related services, which we expect to sign in October 2026," Dr. Biruta said.

He welcomed the visit, noting that it contributes to strengthening relations between the two countries, and expressed confidence that cooperation in the public security sector will continue to grow.

Maj Gen Maaitah thanked the Government of Rwanda for the warm hospitality and commended the progress made by Rwanda's security institutions.

He said the delegation gained valuable insights through visits to RNP facilities, training institutions and other security-related establishments, noting that knowledge exchange and innovation are essential in improving institutional capabilities.

"The exchange of knowledge and experience is essential to strengthening cooperation, promoting innovation and enhancing the capabilities of our institutions for the benefit of our two countries," Maj Gen Maaitah said.

He also welcomed the planned cooperation agreement, saying it will provide a stronger framework for collaboration between the security institutions of Rwanda and Jordan.

The visit builds on the existing cooperation between the Rwanda National Police and Jordan Public Security Directorate, which was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024 to promote collaboration in policing and public security.

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