Rwanda and Egypt have strengthened their defence ties after signing a new military cooperation agreement on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
The deal was concluded during the 4th Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), where Rwanda’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Mubarakh Muganga, was in attendance.
In a statement posted on X, Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence said Gen. Muganga held bilateral discussions with his Egyptian counterpart, Lt Gen Ahmed Fathi Ibrahim Khalifa, focusing on deepening collaboration and exchanging insights on areas of mutual interest.
“The talks centred on reinforcing existing cooperation and sharing perspectives on issues beneficial to both sides,” the Ministry said, adding that the two defence chiefs officially signed the military cooperation agreement shortly after their meeting.
The relationship between the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Egyptian Armed Forces has been steadily growing, marked by regular high-level visits and consultations.
In June 2025, Lt Gen Ahmed Fathi Ibrahim Khalifa conducted a three-day working visit to Rwanda, where discussions revolved around joint military training, health services, and other defence-related areas aimed at strengthening operational cooperation.