The Inspector General of Police (IGP), CG Felix Namuhoranye received the Deputy Director General for China’s Hunan Public Security Department, Yu Liangyong and his delegation at the Rwanda National Police (RNP) General Headquarters in Kacyiru.
The visit aimed at laying long-term mechanisms for cooperation in various aspects of policing.
IGP Namuhoranye, during the bilateral meeting, said that the visit is important to establish partnerships in an effort to create a safer world.
“This is an occasion for us to create a conducive environment for our future endeavors particularly focusing on sharing experience on international policing, exchanging information on fighting transnational organized crime, and partnering in capacity building,” IGP Namuhoranye said.
He emphasized that the RNP is ready and committed to work with the Hunan Public Security Department in all areas of mutual interest.
Mr. Liangyong, on his part, said that Rwanda and China enjoy stronger cooperation and that the two Heads of State laid a firm ground for comprehensive partnership, including security.
“China and Rwanda are among the safest countries in the world, and Rwanda and Hunan Province have big potential in many sectors of development. Our leaders have entrusted us to enhance the partnership and we are here to set up mechanisms for stronger cooperation, strengthen operation capabilities of our law enforcement agencies, including training, friendly visits, exchange of programmes and trainers, learn from each other, enhance our mutual understanding and trust,” Mr. Liangyong said. (End)