The Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi has paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong and congratulated him on his appointment to the highest office in the Ghana Armed Forces.

As part of his itinerary, Major General Nyakarundi, extended an invitation to Major General Agyapong to attend the upcoming International Defence Seminar in Rwanda.

In his remarks, General Agyapong expressed his appreciation for the visit, highlighting the existing mutual relationship and the growing ties between Ghana and the Rwandan Armed Forces, which focused on Defence cooperation and regional security.

Also, Chief of Bureau of the Southern Zone Morocco Armed Forces, Brigadier General Abdul Karim Najjer, has congratulated the Chief of the Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong, on his appointment to the highest office in the Ghana Armed Forces.

The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between both Armed Forces, with emphasis on peacekeeping missions. Brigadier General Najjer commended Ghana for its extensive peace support experience and acknowledged the country’s expertise and contributions to international peacekeeping efforts over the years.

Major General Agyapong highlighted Ghana’s peacekeeping milestones, including producing the first African female UN Force Commander. He stressed the need for regional cooperation to combat security threats, noting Ghana's commitment to peace support operations and its role in regional security matters.