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The 28th session of the Eastern Africa Standby Force’s Council of Ministers for Defence and Security meeting was held today 18 December 2020 in Kigali, where ministers approved the EASF strategic plan for the next five years.
In his opening remarks, the Minister of Defence of Rwanda, Maj Gen Albert Murasira said that the Council should focus on the best means and ways of effectively addressing the root causes of the conflicts and crises prevailing in Eastern Africa.
“I believe that if we continue to work together and coordinate our efforts, we will certainly achieve better results in preventing, managing and resolving conflicts, not only in Eastern Africa, but beyond. I am glad that, in generating our discussions, we always develop positive approaches that deepen our cooperation and bonds which focuses on conflict prevention.” he said.