Rwanda is hosting the 11th Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) between Rwanda and Uganda.
“The 11th JPC between Rwanda and Uganda is a milestone in bilateral cooperation as it demonstrates the renewed commitment that both countries have embarked on to revive historical cooperation”, says Umutoni Shakilla, Director General of Africa at Rwanda Ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation, while opening the meeting.
This three-day meeting starting today will assess the implementation status of the 10th JPC and strategic areas of cooperation between the two countries.
The Commission is convening for the first time after more than 10 years. The two countries agreed to revive the Commission during a meeting between Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, and his Rwandan counterpart, Vincent Biruta, on September 1, 2022.