He further noted that the joint operations conducted alongside Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado had significantly contributed to restoring stability in the province, enabling displaced persons to return to their homes. He emphasised that the operations will further degrade the insurgency. He commended the courage and sacrifice of Rwanda Security Forces in support of the Mozambican people.

In addition to joint operations, Minister Cristóvão stated that Mozambique and Rwanda cooperate in other defence domains, including training and the exchange of intelligence. “Our common threat in the region remains terrorism,” he said.

Minister Cristóvão Artur Chume and his delegation also visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where they paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and later toured the Campaign against Genocide Museum.