EASF Chiefs of Defence gather in Kigali, Rwanda to bolster regional peace and security
Addis Ababa, December 20, 2024 (FMC) – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Chiefs of Defence meeting is taking place in Kigali Rwanda, from 16-21 December, 2024. Chiefs of Defence joined the Experts Working Group at the meeting.
The Ethiopian delegation led by the Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation Director General at the National Defense Forces, Maj.-Gen Teshome Gemechu is participating in the 33rd EASF Chiefs of Defence meeting.
The EASF Chiefs of Defence reaffirmed their commitment to member states’ pledges and acknowledged the valuable suggestions and recommendations provided by the experts during three days of deliberations.
They stressed the need to continue working together across political, security, development, and humanitarian pillars, deepening our partnerships as member states, regional economic communities, mechanisms, and the umbrella organisation, the African Union, to effectively contribute to peace, security, and stability.
Brig Gen (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, the EASF Director, commended the Experts Working Group for their exchange of ideas and productive recommendations, which will significantly contribute to maintaining EASF’s readiness and enhancing conflict prevention efforts.
The 33rd Policy Organs Meeting (POM) coincides with EASF’s 20th anniversary, celebrated under the theme “Two Decades of Commitment to Promote Regional Peace and Security.” The organisation, now operational under the African Union’s umbrella, comprises ten member states.